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The variously coloured plastids are called

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Chloroplasts
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Chromoplasts
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C
Leucoplasts
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Both (A) and (B)
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Solution

The correct option is C Chromoplasts
Plastid is the organelle that found only in plant cells. The three types of plastids are green plastid, nongreen chromoplast, and leucoplasts. The chromoplasts are the colored plastids which are responsible for the characteristic color of flower and fruit. They are involved in attracting insects, various vectors for pollination and for fruit dispersal.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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