Chapter 21.8, Problem 21.11CIAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for not use of $DNP$ as weight-loss aid should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

$DNP$: It is $\text{2,4-dinitrophenol}$ which used as drug for weight loss due to the fact that when injected it prevents the production of ATP from ADP but it allows the electron transport chain to occur. As a result oxygen rate increases with production of water. This shows that production of ATP is uncoupled from the proton gradient energy.