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NUTRITION AND BIOCHEMISTRY-FEBRUARY 2024 ⏩SECTION – A (NUTRITION) ⏪ ⏩1.Elaborate on:(1×15 = 15) 🔸1.Define BMR and explain the factors affecting BMR in detail. BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It’s the amount of energy your body needs to maintain basic physiological functions while at rest. Several factors influence BMR: 1. Age 2. Sex 3. Body Composition 4. Genetics 5. Hormonal Levels 6. Environmental Temperature 7. Diet 8. Physical Activity 9.