Question

Name the different types of plastids with their specific function??​

Answer 1

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Name the three types of plastids. State one function of each.

•Chloroplasts:- are the green plastids which contain chlorophyll pigments for photosynthesis.

•Chromoplasts:- are the coloured plastids for pigment synthesis and storage.

•Gerontoplasts:- are the chloroplasts that are going through the ageing process.

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Answer 2

Plastids

Explanation:

• Plastids are double membrane bound structures or organelles found in cells of plants and algae.
• They are responsible for manufacturing and storing food, some are pigmented , while some help in photosynthesis in plants and algae.
• It is of three types chloroplasts, chromoplasts , leucoplasts.
• Chloroplasts- are double membraned cell organelle found within the mesophyll cells , these help in photosynthesis.
• Chromoplasts- are mostly found in flowering plants , leaves and fruits , it generally has carotenoid, xanthophylls etc. pigments that provide colors to different leaves and fruits.
• Leucoplasts- these are colorless pigments found in non photosynthetic parts of plants , they store starch (Amyloplast), protein (proteinoplasts), and oils (elaioplasts)