Which statement is true of leptin?
A. Leptin is a product of protein metabolism.
B. Leptin levels are decreased during overeating and obesity.
C. Mutations of the leptin gene are the most common cause of obesity.
D. Few cases of human obesity are related to a mutation of the gene for leptin and leptin receptors.
Answer: D
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