Question

Does E. Coli have plastids?

Answer 1

Plastids:

1. Plastids are double-membrane organelles which are found in the cells of plants and algae.
2. Plastids are responsible for manufacturing and storing of food.
3. These often contain pigments that are used in photosynthesis and different types of pigments that can change the colour of the cell
4. There are different types of plastids with their specialized functions.
5. Primary plastids are found in most algae and plants.
6. Secondary more-complex plastids are typically found in plankton, such as diatoms and dinoflagellates.

Plastids and E.coli:

1. No, E. coli does not have plastids.
2. Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms, which does not contain double membranous organelles.