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What Is The Basis Of The Classification Of Plastids?


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Plastids :

The classification of plastids done into three types:

  1. Chloroplast : These are important for photosynthesis in plants.
  2. Chromoplasts: It helps to impart color to the flowers and fruits, They are enriched by carotenoid pigments and lipid.
  3. Leucoplasts: It helps to store materials like starch, oil and protein granules.They are colorless and they are differentiated into more specialized plastids

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