Question R3 Q6 - MIT Science Bowl Invitational 2020

Researchers in the Lodish group are studying brown fat and white fat cells. Which of the following best describes a key feature of brown fat?

W) Brown fat cells contain low levels of hemoglobin which white fat cells lack, coloring them brown

X) Brown fat cells decouple their electron transport chain from ATP production, thus generating more heat

Y) Brown fat cells comprise the majority of adipose tissue in the body

Z) Brown fat helps cool down the body by acting as a sink for heat

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