All plastids have similar structure because they can:
Correct answer: B. Get transformed from one type to another
- A. Store starch, lipids and proteins
- B. Get transformed from one type to another
- C. Perform same function
- D. Be present together.
Explanation
All the plastids have a common origin and one type of plastid can change into another. Plastids are of 2 main types, i.e. lencoplasts and chromoplasts. The leucoplasts are colorless and occur in the cells not exposed to sunlight. The chromoplasts are colored and occur in the cells exposed to sunlight.
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