Question

Name the plastid which gives red colour to tomato and purple colour to brinjal.

CBSE Class IX Science VSA (1 Mark)

Answer 1

Ans.

 Plastid can be defined as a double – membrane organelle which is usually found in the cells of plants, algae and other organisms.

 The plastid which gives red colour to tomato and purple colour to brinjal is Chromoplast.

 Chromoplast can be defined as the coloured plastids which contain a yellow or orange coloured pigment.

Answer 2

chromoplast gives colour to the fruits and flowers including tomatoes and brinjals