Mammals Produce Heat by Using Which Endogenous Uncoupling Agent

question 90

Multiple Choice

Mammals produce heat by using which endogenous uncoupling agent?

• A) the small molecule 2-4-dinitrophenol synthesized by the cell
• B) the protein thermogenin
• C) the protein thioredoxin
• D) the protein cytochrome c
• E) a modified form of the F_oF₁ ATPase

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