Plastids containing chlorophyll are called as

Chlorocytes

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Chlorotids

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Chloroplasts

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Chromoplasts

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The correct option is C Chloroplasts
Plastids are present in plant cells which synthesize and store important chemical compounds used by the cell. There are many types of plastids as the chloroplast, chromoplast, and leucoplasts. The chloroplast is a type of plastid which produces green coloured pigment. The chloroplast is involved in carrying out photosynthesis. It gives a green colour to leaves.

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Assertion: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll which trap solar energy.

Reason: Plastids with green pigmentation help in storage of starch.

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