Which one of the following is a storage plastid?
Correct answer: B. Leucoplast
- A. Chromoplast
- B. Leucoplast
- C. None of these
- D. Chloroplast
Explanation
Leucoplasts are colorless plastids that store starch or lipids. Chloroplasts contain a green-colored pigment called chlorophyll and are the site for photosynthesis. Chromoplasts contain colored pigments and are found in fruits and petals of flowers.
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