Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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The phenomenon behind the immediate increase in body temperature on the consumption of dinitrophenol. Also, mention the reason for the decoupler not to be used as a diet aid.
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Dinitrophenol is an uncoupler found in the chemiosmotic model. They are the precursors of certain chemicals. They can diffuse across the membrane and act as an inhibitor for ATP (adenosine triphosphate) synthesis.
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