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4. Define uncoupling proteins (UCPs) and describe what is their effect in the mitochondrial electrochemical gradient.

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4. Define uncoupling proteins (UCPs) and describe what is theireffect in the mitochondrial electrochemical gradient.

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The uncoupling proteins UCPs are a class of proteins found in the inner mitochondrial membrane and compete with the F0F1ATP synthase for the proton electron gradient built up by    See Answer
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