This tutorial describes the various forms of “fat” — from a tissue, to a cell type, to a class of molecules.

Animals use fat, or adipose, tissue for energy storage and insulation. Fat tissue contains fat cells, or adipocytes, which are specialized for storing molecules of fat. Fat molecules have a wide variety of structures and functions. In this Click & Learn, students learn about these different structures and how they relate to one another.

Advance through the Click & Learn by selecting the navigation buttons at the sides of each page, or use the Previous and Next links at the bottom of each page on mobile devices.

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Designed and Written By

Satoshi Amagai, Ph.D.

Graphics By

  • Eric Keller
  • Satoshi Amagai

Photography By

Satoshi Amagai

Edited By

Dean Trackman

UI/UX Design and Development

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Updated on 8/26/2024