Question

Do plastids store food material?

Answer 1

Plastids:

1. Plastids are double-membrane organelles in plant cells and algae that are responsible for food production and storage.
2. Plastids come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with its own set of purposes.
3. The types of plastids include leucoplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, and gerontoplasts.
4. Among the above, leucoplasts assist in storage of food.