Which type of plastid is found in :
1 . Roots of plants
2 . Leaves of plants
3 . Flowers of plants
Answers
Intially , Plastids are the kitchen of the cell as per biology !!
Characteristics :
- Found only in plant cells
- They're double - membrane bound
- They have their own DNA and ribosomes
- They're involved in the synthesis and storage of food
- They're semi - autonomous
- There are three types of Plastids which are classified based on the pigment present inside them :
- Chloroplasts : Green Pigment is present which is called chlorophyll
- Chromoplasts : Contain Carotinoide and Xanthophyll , they impart colours to flowers to attract pollinators
- Leucoplasts : They are colourless and store food in the form if carbohydrates , fats and proteins .
Answers :
Roots of the plant ~ Leucoplasts
Leaves of the plant ~ Chloroplasts
Flowers of the plant ~ Chromoplasts
QUESTION :
Which type of plastid is found in :
1 . Roots of plants
2 . Leaves of plants
3 . Flowers of plants
SOLUTION :
1. Leucoplasts
2. Chloroplasts
3. Chromoplasts
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
Leucoplasts :
Leucoplasts are non pigmented I.e , Colourless.
Leucoplasts are non pigmented I.e , Colourless.They are used for storage Of Starch and are found in the roots, stems and leaves of plants.
Chloroplasts :
Chloroplasts help in the photosynthesis of the plant and the transportation of minerals.
Chromoplasts :
Chloroplasts contain coloured pigmets and are found in the flowers .
They help in pollination.