Which type of plastids is commonly found in the roots of the plant?
A
Leucoplast
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B
Chloroplast
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C
Aleuroplast
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D
Chromoplast
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Solution
The correct option is C Leucoplast Leucoplasts are colourless plastids and mainly help in storage of food compounds like starch, proteins or fats. Such, colourless plastids are present in underground roots, stems.