Most adipose tissue in the body is considered 'white fat'.Why is the subcutaneous layer often yellowish-orange?
A)The pigment carotene is stored there.
B)The pigment hemoglobin is stored there.
C)The pigment pheomelanin is stored there.
D)The pigment eumelanin is stored there.
E)The pigment keratin is stored there.

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The pigment carotene, which is a yellow-orange pigment, is stored in the subcutaneous layer of adipose tissue. This gives it a yellowish-orange appearance.

Most Adipose Tissue in the Body Is Considered 'White Fat