Question

Sam and Yani were having discussion on plastids. Given below are set of conclusions made by both of them. Choose the correct option.

Sam's conclusion: Chloroplast is responsible for the green colour of plants.

Yani's conclusion: Leucoplast is responsible for the colourful vegetables and fruits we eat.

• A. Sam's conclusions are correct
• B. Yani's conclusions are correct
• C. Both of them are correct
• D. Both of them are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A Sam's conclusions are correct

Plastids are found only in plant cells.

Leucoplast: Colorless plastid i.e, it doesn't contain any colouring pigments. It is responsible for storage of starch.

Chromoplast: It is a plastid with colouring pigments like yellow, red, orange. It gives color to flowers and fruits.

Chloroplast: It is the green color plastid, helps in photosynthesis.

Hence, conclusions made by Sam is correct and Yani is wrong.