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Are plastids present in all cells? Mention its types. [3 MARKS]

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No, plastids are present only in plant cells.
Based on colour pigments, there are three types of plastids:

Leucoplasts: White or colourless.

Chromoplasts: Colours like blue, red, yellow.

Chloroplasts: Green in colour.

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