Question

What is the main function of plastids in a cell?

Answer 1

Dear Student ,

Plastid is cell organelle found in plants and algae . Chloroplasts ( type of plastid) has his own DNA.
Major type of Plastid and there functions are

Chloroplast - they perform photosynthesis in cell.
Chromoplast - they play role in synthesis and storage of pigments.
Leucoplast - they play role in synthesis of fatty acid.
Amyloplast - they play role in starch and sugar.
Eiaioplast - they play role in storage of oils and lipids .

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