short description on plastids
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any of a class of small organelles in the cytoplasm of plant cells, containing pigment or food.
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Plastid is a small organelle found in the plant cells,algae and some other eukaryotic organisms. It is used in the photosynthesis because contains pigment.
Functions of Plastids:
1) Plastids helps to give colour to fruits and flowers.
2) Plastids are used in storage of proteins, starch and oils.
3)Plastids also helps in photosynthesis process by trapping solar energy.
4) During the photosynthesis process,helps in maintaining balance between carbon dioxide and oxygen.
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