In comparison with white fat cells, brown fat cells appear
A) larger.
B) different due to their greater amounts of mitochondria.
C) the same and can be identified only by their location.
D) different due to their smaller amounts of mitochondria.

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Brown fat cells have greater amounts of mitochondria compared to white fat cells. This is what makes brown fat cells different and enables them to generate heat through a process called thermogenesis.

In Comparison with White Fat Cells, Brown Fat Cells Appear