Newborn infant prevents hypothermia by

Normally, Oxidation occurs ↓ Energy generated in used for ATP production by phosphorylation This is known as Coupling of oxidation with phosphorylation. In Newborn: Due to Brown fat, Energy generated from oxidation is used for heat production not ATP production to prevent hypothermia. This Mechanism is Non - shivering thermogenesis or Uncoupling of oxidation with phosphorylation.