Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

All types of plastids are produced from:

Correct answer: B. Proplastids

  • A. Chloroplastids
  • B. Proplastids
  • C. Chromoplastids
  • D. Leucoplastids

Explanation

All types of plastids are produced from proplastids. Proplastids are undifferentiated, non-pigmented plastids that serve as the precursor or "stem cell" type of plastids. They can differentiate into various types of plastids based on the specific needs of the plant cell.

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