Which individual would mostly likely have the lowest blood alcohol concentration?
a. An individual who consumes a drink with a high concentration of alcohol
b. An individual who drinks without consuming food
c. An individual of the female gender
d. An individual with a high body weight
D
An individual with a high body weight would likely have the lowest blood alcohol concentration. Increased alcohol concentration, drinking without consuming food, and being a female are all factors which increase blood alcohol concentration.
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