IB DP Biology Topic 2: Molecular biology 2.3 Carbohydrates and lipids Question Bank SL Paper 1

Question

The table shows the range and classification of body mass index (BMI) values, as shown in the nomogram.

BMI value

Less than 18.5

18.5 to 24.9

25.0 to 29.9

30.0 or more

Classification

underweight

normal weight

overweight

obese

       

What is the approximate reduction in body mass that a person of height 155 cm and mass 95 kg

would have to lose to reach normal body mass?

    1. 10 kg

    2. 22 kg

    3. 36 kg

    4. 54 kg

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

The chart classifies individuals according to their height and mass.

Based on the information provided, which individual is most at risk of diseases associated with the
accumulation of excessive body fat?

Ans

Mass / kg

Height / m

A

95

1.95

B

60

1.55

C

 75

1.50

D

80

1.70

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

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