Question

Match the following:

	Column I		Column II
A	Chloroplasts	1	Colourless
B	Chromoplasts	2	Chlorophyll
C	Leucoplasts	3	Carotene
D	Elaioplasts	4	Oils and fats

• A. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
• B. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
• C. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
• D. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

Answer 1

The correct option is A A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll as the major pigments which are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis.

Chromoplasts have fat soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene and xanthophylls as the major pigments.

Leucoplasts are the colourless plastids of varied shapes and sizes with stored nutrients.

Elaioplasts are the types of leucoplast that store oils and fats.