Question

What is leucoplast? What is its function?

Answer 1

Plastid :

1. Leucoplast is the type of plastid that is colorless and non-pigment-containing plastid.

Functions of leucoplast :

1. Leucoplast stores the reserve food in the form of starch grains or oil droplets or proteins.
2. It is also involved in the biosynthesis of palmitic acid and amino acids.