Physiological uncoupler among the following is: (A) 2,4 dinitrophenol, (B) Thermogenin, (C) Oligomycin, (D) Atractyloside
Answer is B. Thermogenin (or the uncoupling protein) is a physiological uncoupler found in brown adipose tissue that functions to generate body heat, paicularly for the newborn and during hibernation in animals. Reference: Harper; 30th edition; Page no: 13