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Polar bears maintain their body temperature because they have more of

 

Option: 1

Transducin protein


Option: 2

Uncoupling protein


Option: 3

Myoglobin protein


Option: 4

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Polar bears do not maintain their body temperature by having more uncoupling proteins. Uncoupling proteins (UCPs) are transport proteins found in the inner mitochondrial membrane of cells. They play a role in uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation from ATP synthesis, which can generate heat instead of energy. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

 

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