If an organism produces abnormally high levels of leptin, predict what would happen to that organism's weight, and explain why the change would occur.
A. Weight gain would occur as a result of increased fat storage.
B. Weight gain would occur as a result of increased appetite.
C. Weight loss would occur as a result of increased metabolic activity and reduced fat storage.
D. Weight loss would occur as a result of decreased digestive enzyme production.
E. Weight loss would occur as a result of decreased appetite.
Answer: E
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