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LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS What are plastids? Where are these found? Mention the three types of plastids ​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Plastids are double membrane bound organelles found in plants and some higher algae.

They are responsible for synthesis and storage of food.

The main 3 kind of plastids are

1. Chloroplast
2. Chromoplast
3. Leucoplast

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Chloroplast:

The chloroplast contain chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments which are responsible for trapping of light energy essential for photosynthesis.

Chromoplast:

In chromoplast fat soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls and others are present. So it gives yellow , orange or red color.

Leucoplast:

These are colorless plastids and of varied shapes and sizes with stored nutrients.