OCR A Level Biology B (Advancing Biology)
OCR A Level Biology B (Advancing Biology) Metabolism and Exercise Exam Questions
Free OCR A Level Biology B (Advancing Biology) exam questions on Metabolism and Exercise, with mark schemes. Covers metabolic rate, energy budgets, oxygen debt, fitness and the effects of exercise.
Metabolism and Exercise exam questions
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About OCR A Level Biology B (Advancing Biology) Metabolism and Exercise
This topic links metabolism with exercise.
What you need to know
- Metabolic rate BMR and factors affecting it.
- Exercise Oxygen debt and lactate.
- Training Effects on the cardiovascular and muscular systems.
- Health Energy balance, BMI and overtraining.
Common mistakes in Metabolism and Exercise
- Confusing BMR with active metabolic rate.
- Saying lactate causes cramps.
- Misusing BMI for athletes.
Try three Metabolism and Exercise exam-style questions
1. Define oxygen debt. (1 mark)
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Extra oxygen needed after exercise to break down lactate.
2. Give one effect of endurance training on the heart. (1 mark)
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Larger stroke volume.
3. Calculate BMI for 70 kg and 1.75 m. (1 mark)
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22.9 kg m⁻².
Metabolism and Exercise FAQs
What does this topic cover?
Metabolic rate, exercise physiology and fitness.
Which practical links here?
Measuring the effect of exercise on breathing or heart rate.
What is VO₂ max?
The maximum rate of oxygen uptake.
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