Question

What are Plastids and how they are classified?

Answer 1

The plastid is a double-membrane organelle found in the cells of plants, algae, and some other eukaryotic organisms. ... Plastids are the site of manufacture and storage of important chemical compounds used by the cells of autotrophic eukaryotes. 


Plastics are usually classifiedby their chemical structure of the polymer's backbone and side chains. Plastics can also be classified by the chemical process used in their synthesis, such as condensation, polyaddition, and cross-linking. There aretwo types of plastics: thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Plastids -

Plastids are the double wall cell organelles found in cytoplasm of plants/organisms.

● Classification -

Plastids are classified as -

• Etioplast - it is precursor of chlorophyll

• Chromoplast - helps pigment synthesis

• Chloroplast - helps photosynthesis

• Leucoplast - synthesis of fatty acids

• Elaioplast - stores lipids
• Amyloplast - stores carbohydrates
• Proteinoplast - stores proteins

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