Mark and Martha, who are the same age, have normal weights for their age and height. If Martha is like most women, her basal metabolic rate is:
A) identical to Mark's.
B) higher than Mark's.
C) lower than Mark's.
D) susceptible to much greater fluctuations than Mark's.

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Women generally have a lower basal metabolic rate (BMR) than men due to differences in body composition, such as having a higher percentage of body fat and less muscle mass.

Mark and Martha, Who Are the Same Age, Have Normal