In brown fat,________ present in the inner mitochondrial membrane uncouples ATP synthesis from electron transport in infants and other newborn mammals.

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Thermogenin, also known as uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), is present in the inner mitochondrial membrane of brown fat cells and plays a critical role in generating heat through uncoupling of ATP synthesis from electron transport. This process is especially important for infants and other newborn mammals that require heat production to maintain body temperature. Choices B, C, D, and E are not involved in the uncoupling process in brown fat cells.

In Brown Fat,________ Present in the Inner Mitochondrial Membrane Uncouples