General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321967461
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-746-6

Chapter 23 - Metabolism and Energy Production - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 859: 23.91

Answer

A hibernating bear will have higher levels of brown fat because the bear will use this brown fat for heat in the winter, instead of ATP energy.

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A hibernating bear will have higher levels of brown fat because the bear will use this brown fat for heat in the winter, instead of ATP energy.
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