Question

Identify plastids from the following

• A. Chromoplast
• B. Chloroplast
• C. Leucoplast
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

There are 3 types of plastids with their specialized functions.

They are
1. Chloroplasts:
Chloroplasts are the sites for synthesizing food by the process of photosynthesis.
2. Chromoplasts:
Chromoplasts have carotenoid pigments that allow different colours that you see in leaves and fruits.

• The main reason for its different colour is for attracting pollinators.

3. Leucoplasts:
Leucoplasts are the non-pigmented organelles which are colourless.

• Leucoplasts are usually found in most of the non-photosynthetic parts of the plant like roots.
• They act as a storage sheds for starches, lipids, and proteins depending on the need of the plants.