DNP is a chemical that has been used by people to lose weight. However, it is a dangerous option and has caused several people to die. DNP works in a fashion similar to that of brown fat. Based on this information, how would DNP cause weight loss and

death?

A) DNP must prevent food from being consumed aerobically, so cells instead perform fermentation, and lactate buildup is deadly.
B) DNP must increase the rate of substrate-level phosphorylation, causing NADH to be produced more quickly than it can be used by the electron transport chain.
C) DNP must block cells from using fats and proteins to make ATP.
D) DNP must increase metabolism of food by producing heat instead of ATP.


Answer: D

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