Brown Fat Appears to Be Specialized for Which Function

question 29

Multiple Choice

Brown fat appears to be specialized for which function?

• A)the storage of carbohydrates.
• B)the storage of fatty acids.
• C)the storage of glycerol.
• D)the storage of glycogen.
• E)generation of heat.

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Definitions:

Alcohol

Alcohol refers to a group of organic compounds characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.

Rapidly

Quickly or in a short time period.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion, often associated with gaining oxygen or losing hydrogen.

Reduction

A chemical reaction involving the gain of electrons or the decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.