Which one of the following plant plastids stores starch, oil and protein granules?
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2022 NDA -1 GAT
Chloroplast
Incorrect AnswerLeucoplast
Correct AnswerChromoplast
Incorrect AnswerXanthoplast
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Chloroplast: These are the green plastids involved in photosynthesis. They contain chlorophyll and are not involved in storing starch, oil, or proteins.
- Leucoplast: These are non-pigmented plastids found in plant cells. They store starch, oils, and protein granules. They are typically found in roots and seeds.
- Chromoplast: These plastids contain pigments that give color to plants, such as yellow, red, and orange. They do not store starch, oil, or proteins.
- Xanthoplast: This term is not widely recognized in scientific literature as a type of plastid.