Question

what is a plastid? What are its types? Explain its function in the organisms where it is found.​

Answer 1

Plastids are the small organelles in the cytoplasm of plant cells which contain pigments.

Four main types of plastids are:

Chloroplast

Chromoplast

Gerontoplast

Leucoplast

Functions:

°site of manufacture and storage of chemical compounds used by the cells

°contains pigments used in photosynthesis

°provide colour to fruits and vegetables

°trap solar energy for photosynthesis

°helps in maintaining balance between CO2 and O2 during photosynthesis

Location:

inside the cells and in some other eukaryotic organisms.

Answer 2

The plastid

formed, molded – plural plastids) is a membrane-bound organelle found in the cells of plants, algae, and some other eukaryotic organisms. ... They often contain pigments used in photosynthesis, and the types of pigments in a plastid determine the cell's color.