What is chromoplast?
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Chromoplasts are plastids containing carotenoids. They lack chlorophyll but synthesize various other coloured pigments. Carotenoid pigments are responsible for different colours like yellow, orange and red colour imparted to fruits, flowers, old leaves, roots, etc. Chromoplasts may develop from green chloroplasts.
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a coloured plastid other than a chloroplast, typically containing a yellow or orange pigmen
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