IB Biology SL (Standard level)- 2024 – Practice Questions- All Topics
Topic 2.3 Carbohydrates and lipids
Topic 2 Weightage : 20%
All Questions for Topic 2.3-Sugar Subunits, Sugar Polymers, Types of Fatty Acids, Triglycerides, Lipid Health Risks, Sugars versus Lipids, Body Mass Index, Functions of Lipids, Lipoproteins, Lipid Absorption
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?
10 kg
22 kg
36 kg
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