Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Question 48

Practice objective / multiple choice question 48 from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 48 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • BIOLOGY • objective

A kidney has a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 120 mL min⁻¹. The filtration fraction (FF) is 0.20. Plasma glucose concentration is 0.9 g L⁻¹ and plasma urea concentration is 0.3 g L⁻¹. Assume that 99 % of filtered glucose and 50 % of filtered urea are re‑absorbed, while 99 % of the filtered water is re‑absorbed. Calculate the amount of glucose (in grams), urea (in grams) and water (in litres) excreted in a 24‑hour period.

Answer Options

A. Glucose 1.8 g, Urea 20.0 g, Water 2.00 L
B. Glucose 2.4 g, Urea 30.5 g, Water 1.80 L
C. Glucose 1.2 g, Urea 22.0 g, Water 1.65 L
Correct Answer D. Glucose 1.6 g, Urea 25.9 g, Water 1.73 L
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Glucose 1.6 g, Urea 25.9 g, Water 1.73 L

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Question 48. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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