Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (9th Edition)
Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134240688
Author: Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 19TYK

Explain how the mechanism of brown fat metabolism is similar to the effect that the drug DNP described above has on mitochondria. Pharmaceutical companies may start targeting brown fat for weight loss drugs. How might such drugs help patients lose weight? What dangers might such drugs pose?

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