Brown fat present in certain mammals is specialized in___________?
Correct answer: C. Rapid heat production.
- A. Providing insulation in cold environment.
- B. Providing insulation in hot environment
- C. Rapid heat production.
- D. Controlling heat production.Health
Explanation
Brown fat contains many mitochondria and uncoupling proteins that release energy from respiration as heat instead of storing it mainly as ATP. This allows rapid heat production during exposure to cold. Students may choose insulation because brown fat is a type of fat, but insulation is mainly provided by white fat and other body coverings.
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