Question

Chromoplasts are formed from leucoplasts in

• A. Rose petals
• B. Carrot
• C. Dahlia florets
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Carrot

• Chromoplast is a plastid which contains coloured pigments and found in certain plant cells which impart bright colour to that part of the plant (flowers, fruits etc.).
• Chromoplasts containing carotene pigments within them imparts red, orange, or yellow colours to fruit as in tomato, roots as in carrot and petals.
• Carotene-containing chromoplasts are developed from leucoplasts or chloroplasts.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'Carrot'.