The plastids which store proteins are known as________.

Amyloplast

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Elaioplast

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Proteinoplast

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Leucoplast

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Solution

The correct option is C Proteinoplast
Protein storing plastids are called Aleuroplast.The colourless plastid or leucoplast gets differentiated to form alueroplast or proteinoplast.Its main function is to store proteins in plant cells.

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