Which of the Following Is NOT a Feature of Fat

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a feature of fat cell metabolism in men and women?

• A)The rate of fat breakdown is higher in women than in men
• B)The release of lower-body fat is more active in men than in women
• C)Lipoprotein lipase enzyme activity is regulated by a gene that responds to weight loss
• D)Fat storage in men develops primarily across the abdomen whereas in women it is found chiefly around the hips and thighs

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Homology

Refers to the existence of shared ancestry between a pair of structures, or genes, in different taxa.

Forelimbs

The front limbs of an organism, which in humans are the arms, including the hands, wrists, forearms, and elbows.

Mammals

The class of vertebrates characterized by hair, mammary glands, a diaphragm, and differentiation of teeth.

DNA Sequences

The order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule, determining genetic information and characteristics of living organisms.