wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

These plastids are most commonly present in the petals and fruits:


A

Chloroplast

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Leucoplast

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

Chromoplast

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D

None of these

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C

Chromoplast


The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Chromoplasts are plastids containing carotenoids.

2. They lack chlorophyll but synthesize various other coloured pigments.

3. Carotenoid pigments are responsible for different colours like yellow, orange and red colour imparted to fruits, and flowers.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

A plastid in green plant cells that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place is called the chloroplast.

Option B:

A colourless organelle found in plant cells that is used for the storage of starch or oil is called leucoplast.

FINAL ANSWER: Plastids most commonly present in the petals and fruits are called Chromoplasts.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Photosynthesis
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon