Question

Match the types of plastid to their functions.

• A. Contains carotenoids
• B. Contains chlorophyll
• C. Contains nutrients

Answer 1

Chloroplast contains chlorophyll which is essential for photosynthesis.

Chromoplasts contain carotenoid pigments such as carotene and xanthophylls which give the plant a yellow, orange or red colour.

Leucoplasts are colourless plastids which store nutrients such as starch (amyloplasts), fats (elaioplasts), and proteins (aleuroplasts).