Question

What are plastids name differebt types of plastids and write their functions?

Answer 1

The plastids is a major double-membrane organelle found in the cells of plants , algae , some other eukaryotic organisms .

Plastids are of the following three types :

1) Chromoplasts . Coloured plastids ( except green colour ) .

2) Chloroplasts . Green - coloured plastids .

3) Leucoplasts . The Colourless plastids .

FUNCTIONS :

Plastids perform the following functions :

1) Chloroplasts trap solar energy and utilities it to manufacture food for the plant .

2) Chromoplasts impart various colours to flowers to attract insects for pollination .

3) Leucoplasts store food in the form of carbohydrates ( Starch ) , fats and protein .

Answer 2

Answer:

1) chloroplast - essential for photosynthesis.

2) chromoplast - fat solubility.

3) leucoplast - stores nutrients .