Brown fat is found in those mammals which have an oxidation power 20 times more than that of yellow fat because brown fat cells are loaded with a large number of mitochondria. PLEASE ELABORATE THIS STATEMENT.
Dear student,
White adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue are the two basic forms of adipose tissue.
Mitochondria, as we all know, play a critical role in maintaining energy balance in metabolic tissues, including adipose tissues.
The brown colour of brown adipose tissue or fat is due to the presence of a large number of iron-containing mitochondria, which results in increased oxygen consumption. As a result, it produces heat by burning calories.
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White adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue are the two basic forms of adipose tissue.
Mitochondria, as we all know, play a critical role in maintaining energy balance in metabolic tissues, including adipose tissues.
The brown colour of brown adipose tissue or fat is due to the presence of a large number of iron-containing mitochondria, which results in increased oxygen consumption. As a result, it produces heat by burning calories.
Regards,