The plastids that contain chlorophyll and are capable of carrying out photosynthesis are called _________.

chloroplasts

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chromoplasts

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leucoplasts

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ribosomes

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Solution

The correct option is A chloroplasts
$∙$ Plastids are cell organelles exclusive to plant cell. They are of three types- Chloroplasts, chromoplasts and leucoplasts.
$∙$ The plastids that contain chlorophyll and can carry out photosynthesis are known as chloroplasts.
$∙$ Chromoplasts are coloured pigments found in plastids. These plastids gives colour to flowers and fruits.
$∙$ Leucoplasts are colourless components which store the manufactured food.

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