Structural Organisation In Animals Question 458

Question: The colour in the brown fat is due to

Options:

A) Its larger capacity for generating heat

B) Large number of mitochondria present

C) A high concentration of iron containing cytochrome pigments

D) Presence of chromatophores

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Brown fat contains fat cells with several small fat globules.

Brown colour is due to iron-containing cytochrome pigment in fat.