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Which of the following statements is true of the protein uncoupling protein 1 (UCP-1)

UCP-1 is also called membrane outer membrane permeabilization (MOMP) protein which causes the release of Cytochrome C into the cytoplasm ultimately inducing apoptosis

UCP-1 is able to enhance the efficiency of lipid breakdown and is found at high levels in adipose tissue

UCP-1 is also called thermogenin which is found in high levels in brown fat. The energy released by oxidative phosphorylation is converted to heat rather than ATP

UCP-1 is expressed as mitochondria age and produces high levels of oxygen radicals