Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Biology Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 31 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • BIOLOGY • objective

A 55 kg adolescent boy engages in moderate physical activity. The recommended protein intake is 0.8 g per kg body weight for a sedentary person plus an additional 0.3 g per kg for moderate activity. He eats three meals that provide 12 g, 15 g and 10 g of protein respectively and drinks 250 mL of a protein shake that contains 20% protein by weight (density = 1 g/mL). Does his total protein intake meet the recommended amount, and if not, how many grams of protein must be added or are in excess?

Answer Options

A. He meets the recommended intake exactly
Correct Answer B. He exceeds the recommended intake by 26.5 g
C. He falls short of the recommended intake by 5.2 g
D. He exceeds the recommended intake by 12.3 g
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
He exceeds the recommended intake by 26.5 g

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Biology Question 31. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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