Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with "brown fat"?
A)high levels of mitochondria rich in cytochromes
B)absence of uncoupler protein-1,thermogenin,in the mitochondrial inner membrane
C)energy from oxidation converted to heat
D)found in newborns and hibernating animals

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Brown fat is known for its high levels of mitochondria rich in cytochromes that generate heat from the energy released by oxidation. It also converts the energy from oxidation into heat, and is found in newborns and hibernating animals. However, it is characterized by the presence of uncoupler protein-1, also known as thermogenin, in the mitochondrial inner membrane, which allows for proton leakage and thermogenesis. Therefore, the absence of thermogenin is not a characteristic associated with brown fat.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic Associated with "Brown