Why Are Compounds Such as 2,4-Dinitrophenol Used as Weight-Reducing Drugs

question 109

Multiple Choice

Why are compounds such as 2,4-dinitrophenol used as weight-reducing drugs?

• A) They induce weight loss by blocking lipases.
• B) They induce weight loss by inhibiting ATP production.
• C) They induce weight loss by blocking the enzymes of the citric acid cycle.
• D) None of these statements is correct.

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