Assume that uncoupling protein 1 (UPC 1) is active in brown adipose tissue of an infant. For

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Assume that uncoupling protein 1 (UPC 1) is active in brown adipose tissue of an infant. For every glucose the baby completely oxidizes, 16 protons are flowing through UCP1 instead of ATP syntheses. What is the net ATP yield per glucose in this infant? Indicate where these ATP come from.
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Biochemistry Concepts and Connections

ISBN: 978-0321839923

1st edition

Authors: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews

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