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Rahul exercies regularly by visiting a gymnasium. Of late he is gaining weight. What could be the reason? Choose the correct answer and elaborate.

A

Rahul has gained weight due to accumulation of fates in the body.

B

Rahul has gained weight due to increased muscle and less of fat.

C

Rahul has gained weight because his muscle shape has changed .

D

Rhaul has gained weight because of accumulation of waterin the body .

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The correct Answer is:
b
Due to regular exericise in the gymnasium, fat of body is burt to produce energy which is used to synthesize muscle proteines which increase the amount of muscle proteins are heavier than the fats so Rahul is gaining weight.
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