Question

What is the difference between chromoplast and chloroplast ?

Answer 1

Chromoplast.

1. Chromoplasts are types of plastids that contain red, green, and yellow-colored pigments in them.

Chloroplast.

1. Chloroplasts are the green-colored plastids within the cell of photosynthetic organisms such as plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria.

Chromoplast	Chloroplast
1. A colored plastid other than chlorophyll typically contains a yellow (or) orange pigment.	1. A plastid in green plant cells contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.
2. Occur in the petals of flowers, ripening fruits, and stressed leaves.	2. Mainly occur in the cells of leaves.
3. Only contain carotenoids.	3. Contain chlorophyll mainly.
4. Do not contain ribosomes.	4. They contain the 70s type of ribosome.
5. They provide distinct color to the plant parts and have a role in pollination and seed dispersal	5. They are responsible for carrying out photosynthesis.