Thermogenin is a transmembrane protein localized in which of the following sites?
A) cell membranes of unilocular adipocytes
B) cell membranes of multicellular adipocytes
C) inner mitochondrial membranes of unilocular adipocytes
D) inner mitochondrial membranes of multilocular adipocytes
E) trans-Golgi network of unilocular adipocytes

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Thermogenin, also known as uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), is localized in the inner mitochondrial membranes of multilocular adipocytes, where it plays a role in dissipating energy as heat through uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation.

Thermogenin Is a Transmembrane Protein Localized in Which of the Following