Question

Chlorophyll pigments are present in which of the following?

• A. Leucoplasts
• B. Chloroplasts
• C. Non-green chromoplasts
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Chloroplasts

Leucoplasts are the non-pigmented type of plastids. They are involved in storage functions. Such colourless plastid is present in underground roots, stems. Chromoplasts are plastids which are involved in different coloured pigment synthesis and their storage. It is responsible for giving different colours to the flowers, fruits. The chloroplast is a type of plastid which produces green coloured pigment called as chlorophyll. The chloroplast is involved in carrying out photosynthesis. It gives a green colour to leaves. Thus, the correct answer is option B.