Brown Fat Cells Produce a Protein Called Thermogenin in Their

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Multiple Choice

Brown fat cells produce a protein called thermogenin in their mitochondrial inner membrane.Thermogenin is an ion channel that facilitates diffusion of protons across the membrane.What will occur in the brown fat cells when thermogenin is present in their inner mitochondrial membranes?

• A)ATP synthesis and heat generation will both increase.
• B)ATP synthesis will increase,and heat generation will decrease.
• C)ATP synthesis will decrease,and heat generation will increase.
• D)ATP synthesis and heat generation will both decrease.

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