Orange-yellow colours of flowers and fruits are due to

Chloroplasts

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Leucoplasts

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Aleuroplasts

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Chromoplasts

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Solution

The correct option is D Chromoplasts
Chromoplasts are specialized plastids which contain coloured pigments such as carotene, xanthophylls etc.
They are found in fruits, flowers, roots and ageing leaves.
They impart distinct colours to these plant parts.
Orange-yellow colours of flowers and fruits are due to xanthophyll pigment present in the chromoplasts.
So, the correct answer is 'Chromoplasts'.

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