Question

Are chloroplasts plastids?

Answer 1

Plastids:

1. Plastids are double membrane-bound cell organelles that possess pigments.
2. They are mainly found in plants, algae, and euglenoids.
3. Plastids can be divided into three categories- chloroplasts, chromoplasts, and leucoplasts.
4. Pigments such as carotene and xanthophylls are present in chromoplasts.
5. Leucoplasts are colorless plastids that store carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
6. Chloroplasts are plastids that contain chlorophyll pigment. They play a vital role in photosynthesis.