Question 17

(Multiple Choice)

A major difference between white adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue is that only:


A) white adipose tissue stores fatty acids as triacylglycerols.
B) brown adipose tissue degrades fatty acids via the citric acid cycle.
C) brown adipose tissue contains thermogenin.
D) white adipose tissue contains adipocytes.
E) white adipose tissue responds to hormone signals.

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