Brown fat appears to be specialized for which function?
A)the storage of carbohydrates.
B)the storage of fatty acids.
C)the storage of glycerol.
D)the storage of glycogen.
E)generation of heat.

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Brown fat is specialized for generating heat by producing a large number of mitochondria containing uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), which uncouples the electron transport chain from ATP production and generates heat instead. This unique function allows brown fat to help regulate body temperature and protect against cold exposure.

Brown Fat Appears to Be Specialized for Which Function