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Where are chromoplasts found?


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Definition

  1. Plastids are a special type of organelles that mainly carry out the function of photosynthesis in plant cells.
  2. Chromoplasts are the type of plastids that contain red-, yellow- and orange-colored pigments in them and thus give color to petals of flowers and fruits.

Function

These help in attracting the insects for pollination and seed dispersal.

Final answer

Chromoplasts are found in the petals of flowers and fruits.


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