Question

Match the following:

$\begin{array}{cc}& \\ \text{Types of plastids}& \text{Functions}\\ \text{i) Chloroplast}& \text{A) specialised for storage}\\ \text{ii) Chromoplast}& \text{B) traps solar energy}\\ \text{iii) Leucoplast}& \text{C) present in petals}\end{array}$

• A. i-B), ii-A), iii-C)
• B. i-A), ii-B), iii-C)
• C. i-B), ii-C), iii-A)
• D. i-C), ii-A), iii-B)

Answer 1

The correct option is C i-B), ii-C), iii-A)

$\bullet$ Chloroplasts are green plastids that trap the solar energy for photosynthesis.
$\bullet$ Chromoplasts contain yellow and red pigments, they impart colours to petals and fruits.
$\bullet$ Leucoplasts are colorless plastids which are specialised for storage.