Question

what are the function of the three different kinds of plastids

Answer 1

The Functions of the plastids are:-

 1. Leucoplasts are colorless plastids. They store the food of the plant body in the form of starch, protein and lipids. They occur most commonly in the storage cells of roots and underground stems.

2. Chloroplasts are green plastids because of the presence of chlorophyll. Chloroplasts occur abundantly in green leaves, and also to some extent in green parts of the shoot.

3. Chromoplasts are variously colored plastids. They are mostly present tin flowers and fruits.

Answer 2

The three types of Plastids an their functions are as follows::-

1) Chloroplasts- They have green coloured pigment, it help it photosynthesis.

2) Chromoplasts- They have all the colours, such as, pink, red, yellow. It's function is to give colour to fruits and flowers and other parts.

3) Leucoplasts:- They are colourless. They store fat, proteins, oils and other necessary materials.