Which of the following statements about brown adipose tissue (BAT) is false?
A. BAT cells have multiple mitochondria
B. There is more BAT in the human body than white adipose tissue (WAT)
C. BAT contains uncoupling proteins, which disrupt normal ATP formation
D. BAT has a higher thermogenic activity than white adipose tissue (WAT)
Answer: B
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