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A fat cells primary function is to store fat, quite simply. But recent discoveries show that the fat cell also produce the hormone leptin which decreases appetite. This means that fat cells play a role in food intake as a homeostatic mechanism. Also brown fat cells, which are present in babies and antarctic sea creatures, have an interesting function. The mitochondria in them are slightly modified not to have a specific protein that makes ATP from ADP and Pi using energy from H ions moving through the membrane. Instead these H ions move t via another protein which instead of ATP produces heat directly. And thus brown fat actually produced heat, is not just an insulator.
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What is the function of th cell wall?
The function of the cell wall is to protect the cell from foreign objects =]
What is the cloroplast function?
The function of a chloroplast in a cell is to capture light energy from the sun and convert it to energy usable within the cell (ATP) through the process of photosynthesis.
What is the function of nuclear sap?
The function of nuclear sap is that it is the clear homogeneous ground substance of a cell nucleus.
What does the solar cell do in space?
The function of solar cell is to convert the energy from the sun into electricity. This is commonly referred to as a photovoltaic cell.
In a grain of pollen what is the function of the sperm that doesn't join with the egg cell?
In a grain of pollen,what is the function of the sperm cell that doesn't join with the egg cell?
How does the structure of the fat cell help with its function?
A fat cell is a round cell. The structure of the fat cell that helps the cell function is the shape allows the fat cell to accumulate a lot of lipids.
What is the function fat cell?
A fat cell stores energy for later use.
Which of the following is not a function fat performs for the body?
it promotes cell growthit promotes cell growth.
What function does fat perform for the body?
It promotes cell growth - APEX
What function fat does not performs for the body?
It promotes cell growth - APEX
What is the function of steriods within a cell?
All i know is that steriodsturn fat in to mucsle.
What is the Storage of energy is a major function of?
Storage of energy is a major function of fat cells in the body. Excess energy from food is converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells to be used as fuel when needed.
Why would fat substances rapidly affect a cell?
The cell membrane is also called a phospholipid bi-layer. In other words, it is like an Oreo cookie, with a layer of lipids on both sides, made of fat, with a layer of phosphorus in the middle. So every cell in your body needs fats in order to form and function properly.
What is the function of fats in animal cell?
Fat functions as energy storage devices, as insulators in animals. Fat functions as energy storage devices, as insulators in animals. Fat functions as energy storage devices, as insulators in animals.
Does an Adipose fat cell absorb fat?
Yes, that is the job of a fat cell. It is designed to store fat that is called adipose.
What is function of the cell membrance?
in a cell what is the function of the cell membrance
What is the synthetic reaction involved in making fat molecules?
Lipids provide the structure of membranes and some cell walls and function in energy storage.
