Leucoplasts are present in

Green cells

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Pigmented cells other than green

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Non pigmented cells

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Solution

The correct option is B Non pigmented cells
Plastids are a pigment containing double membrane-bound organelle which is the site of manufacture and storage of chemical compounds.
Leucoplast is a colourless plastid (which synthesis monoterpene) and are found in non-pigmented cells.
They can also differentiate to form specialized plastids-
Amyloplasts- for storage of starch.
Elaioplasts: for storage of fats.
Proteinoplasts: for storage of proteins.
So, the correct answer is 'Non pigmented cells'.

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