Question

The white adipose tissue appears opaque due to ................

• A. large amount of intra-cellular protein.
• B. large amount of extra-cellular fat.
• C. large number of adipocytes.
• D. more number of white fibres.

Hint:

White adipose tissue is primarily composed of adipocytes that store fat, which contributes to its opacity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the white adipose tissue.
White adipose tissue is primarily made up of adipocytes (fat cells), which contain large lipid droplets. These cells reflect light and make the tissue appear opaque.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) large amount of intra-cellular protein: Incorrect, adipose tissue is characterized by fat storage, not by large amounts of protein.
(B) large amount of extra-cellular fat: Incorrect, the fat in adipose tissue is intracellular, not extracellular.
(C) large number of adipocytes: Correct, the large number of fat cells makes the tissue appear opaque.
(D) more number of white fibres: Incorrect, white fibers are not the primary contributors to the opacity of adipose tissue.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) large number of adipocytes, as adipocytes give the tissue its characteristic opacity.