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Detailed explanation-1: -Yellow: Yellow bone marrow stores fat. There are two types of stem cells in yellow bone marrow (adipocytes and mesenchymal stem cells). These cells preserve fat for energy production and develop bone, cartilage, muscles and fat cells for your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red bone marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Yellow bone marrow is made mostly of fat and contains stem cells that can become cartilage, fat, or bone cells. Enlarge. Anatomy of the bone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yellow bone marrow This type of bone marrow can be found in the medullary cavity in the shaft of long bones and is often surrounded by a layer of red bone marrow. Yellow bone marrow contains mesenchymal stem cells (marrow stromal cells), which produce cartilage, fat and bone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bone marrow contains 97% fat and about 3% protein. Bone marrow is high in saturated fats, but has been found to have a higher level of polyunsaturated fats that help break down fat. Bone marrow is mostly fat and high in CLA, which could have a positive impact on bone health.