Question

Irregular shape of chromoplasts is due to

• A. Genetic differences
• B. Crystallisation of carotenoids
• C. Formation of lipids
• D. Destruction of lamellae

Answer 1

The correct option is B Crystallisation of carotenoids

• Plastids are a pigment containing double membrane-bound organelle which is the site of manufacture and storage of chemical compounds.
  
• The chromoplast is a cloured plastid which stores and synthesis coloured pigments (orange carotene, yellow xanthophylls etc).
• The chromoplast is irregular in shape and is angular due to the crystallization of the coloured pigments present within the chromoplast.
• So, the correct answer is 'Crystallisation of carotenoids'.