KISII SCHOOL BIOSTATISTICS FORM 4 TERM 1 2021 WEEK 2

1. In an experiment the energy required by person of different sizes was determined. Their weight and amount of energy were their bodies
used at rest were measured. The results are as shown in the table below.

WEIGHT OF INDIVIDUALS IN (KG) AMOUNT OF ENERGY USED PER KG OF BODY

WEIGHT PER DAY (KJ)
5 300
15 200
25 150
35 130
45 115
55 105
65 100
75 95

(a) Using a suitable scale draw a graph of the amount of energy used per kg of body weight per day against the weight of
individuals. (6marks)
(b) From the graph determine the difference in energy requirements between persons weighing.
(i) 10kg and 20kg (1mark) ii) 60kg and 70kg (1mark)
(c) Why did individuals with smaller sizes require more energy per kg of body weight than those with larger sizes? (3marks)
(d) Other than body size state any three factors that determine energy requirement in man.
(e) (i) How would the result differ if the experiment was to be repeated using reptiles instead of human beings? (1mark)
ii) Give a reason for your answer in (i) above. (2mark)
(f) Name two classes of food that provide energy to the body. (2marks)
(g) Name the class of food that provides energy to mammal during starvation (1mark)
ESSAY QUESTION
2. Describe the digestion of carbohydrates in man.

KISII SCHOOL BIOSTATISTICS FORM 4 TERM 1 2021 WEEK 2

1. In an experiment the energy required by person of different sizes was determined. Their weight and amount of energy were their bodies
used at rest were measured. The results are as shown in the table below.

WEIGHT OF INDIVIDUALS IN (KG) AMOUNT OF ENERGY USED PER KG OF BODY

WEIGHT PER DAY (KJ)
5 300
15 200
25 150
35 130
45 115
55 105
65 100
75 95

(h) Using a suitable scale draw a graph of the amount of energy used per kg of body weight per day against the weight of
individuals. (6marks)
(i) From the graph determine the difference in energy requirements between persons weighing.
(ii) 10kg and 20kg (1mark) ii) 60kg and 70kg (1mark)
(j) Why did individuals with smaller sizes require more energy per kg of body weight than those with larger sizes? (3marks)
(k) Other than body size state any three factors that determine energy requirement in man.
(l) (i) How would the result differ if the experiment was to be repeated using reptiles instead of human beings? (1mark)
ii) Give a reason for your answer in (i) above. (2mark)
(m) Name two classes of food that provide energy to the body. (2marks)
(n) Name the class of food that provides energy to mammal during starvation (1mark)
ESSAY QUESTION

2. Describe the digestion of carbohydrates in man.