Question

What are coloured plastids called?

Answer 1

Coloured plastids:

1. Plastids are double-membrane organelles that are present in the cells of plants and algae.
2. Food manufacture and storage are done by plastids.
3. Plastids come in a variety of forms, including chloroplasts, chromoplasts, gerontoplasts, and leucoplasts.
4. Chromoplasts are coloured plastids that produce and store pigment.
5. Carotenoid pigments found in chromoplasts enable the various colours we see in leaves and fruits.
6. Its distinctive colour is primarily aimed at attracting pollinators.
7. Chromoplasts contribute bright red, orange, and yellow colours to many fruits.