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Which type of tissue produces uncoupling protein?
Which type of tissue produces uncoupling protein?
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- White adipose tissue
- Brown adipose tissue (correct)
What is the function of the uncoupling protein in the inner mitochondrial membrane?
What is the function of the uncoupling protein in the inner mitochondrial membrane?
- CO2 production
- Electron transport chain
- H+ carrier (correct)
- ATP synthesis
What does the uncoupling protein block in order to stimulate respiration?
What does the uncoupling protein block in order to stimulate respiration?
- Development of a H+ electrochemical gradient (correct)
- ATP synthesis
- Oxygen transport
- CO2 production
What is the result of the dissipation of ∆G of respiration as heat?
What is the result of the dissipation of ∆G of respiration as heat?
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What is the term used to describe the type of thermogenesis that the uncoupling protein is involved in?
What is the term used to describe the type of thermogenesis that the uncoupling protein is involved in?
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What is the disadvantage of non-shivering thermogenesis in terms of energy usage?
What is the disadvantage of non-shivering thermogenesis in terms of energy usage?
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What is the benefit of non-shivering thermogenesis in terms of the organism?
What is the benefit of non-shivering thermogenesis in terms of the organism?
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Which type of mammals produce uncoupling protein in brown adipose tissue?
Which type of mammals produce uncoupling protein in brown adipose tissue?
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