Plastid Classification and Pigments — NEET Biology
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Plastids are found in all plant cells and in euglenoids. These are easily observed under the microscope as they are large. They bear some specific pigments, thus imparting specific colours to the plants. Based on the type of pigments plastids can be classified into chloroplasts, chromoplasts and leucoplasts.
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Why are plastids not found in animal cells?
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Correct answer: D — Animals do not photosynthesize
Plastids like chloroplasts are necessary only in organisms capable of photosynthesis.
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Plastids are found in all plant cells and in euglenoids. These are easily observed under the microscope as they are large.
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High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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Cell: The Unit of Life, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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