Question

Which of the following is the correct match?

• A. Amyloplasts - Store carbohydrates
• B. Elaioplasts - Store fats and oils
• C. Aleuroplasts - Store proteins
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

The following are the types of plastids:
1. Chromoplasts $\to$ Colourful plastids
2. Chloroplasts $\to$ Green plastids with chlorophylls and other photosynthetic pigments
3. Leucoplasts $\to$ Store food in different forms as:
(i) Amyloplast - Starch (carbohydrates)
(ii) Elaioplast - Fats and oils
(iii) Aleuroplast - Proteins