Question

Which organelle is known as the kitchen of the cell?

Answer 1

Plastids:

1. Plastid is known as the kitchen of the cell.
2. Chloroplast, chromoplast, and leucoplast are the three different types of plastids.
3. Chloroplast - They have chlorophyll pigment and carotenoids. They are responsible for capturing sunlight necessary for photosynthesis and enabling the plant to make its food.
4. Chromoplast - They contain carotene and xanthophylls. They are responsible for giving specific colors to a flower.
5. Leucoplast- They are responsible for storing food like storage of starch, fats, and proteins. They are colorless.