Which demographic factor may cause a woman to absorb more alcohol compared to a man of similar weight and height?

Body fat percentage is the correct answer because it plays a significant role in how alcohol is absorbed and processed in the body. Women generally have a higher body fat percentage compared to men of the same weight and height. Since alcohol is water-soluble but not fat-soluble, it tends to be distributed in body water more than in body fat. Consequently, individuals with a higher body fat percentage will have a lower volume of water in which the alcohol can distribute, leading to higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels after consuming the same amount of alcohol as a male counterpart.

This difference in body composition means that a woman may feel the effects of alcohol more intensely and sooner than a similarly sized man, due to how alcohol is metabolized relative to their respective fat and water content.