Question

Define plastids.

Answer 1

Plastids :

1. Plastids are the large cell organelles present only in plant cells.
2. Plastids perform some special functions such as photosynthesis, production, and storage of metabolites.
3. There are three types of plastids: chromoplast, leucoplast, and chloroplast.
4. The plastids which are colorless are called leucoplast.
5. Some plastids which contain different colors are called chromoplast.
6. The plastid which contains a green pigment chlorophyll is called the chloroplast.