<prompt> BMR depends onBody weightSurface areaAmount of adipose tissueAmount of lean body mass  <response>: BMR is defined as the minimal amount of energy required to sustain the body;s vital functions in the waking state.The most commonly used formula for calculating BMR is that of Harris and Benedict:BMR, Male 66 13.7 x Wt 5 x Ht - 6.8 x ageBMR, Female: 655 9.6 x Wt 1.8 x Ht - 4.7 x ageRef: Ganong;s review of medical physiology;24th edition; page no-489 