Suppose We Hypothesize That Potato Plants Use Uncoupling Proteins (UCPs)

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose we hypothesize that potato plants use uncoupling proteins (UCPs) in a similar way as mammals. What would be the evidence to support this hypothesis?

• A) increased amounts of ATP production
• B) decreased sugar metabolism
• C) increased internal tissue temperature
• D) decreased mitochondrial catabolism
• E) increased cytosolic pH

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