Types of Plastids and Their Functions — NEET Biology
🔥 Predicted for NEET 2027The chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments which are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis. In the chromoplasts, fat soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls and others are present. This gives the part of the plant a yellow, orange or red colour. The leucoplasts are the colourless plastids of varied shapes and sizes with stored nutrients: Amyloplasts store carbohydrates (starch), e.g., potato; elaioplasts store oils and fats whereas
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Match the different types of plastids with their functions: COLUMN I (Plastids) a) Chloroplasts b) Chromoplasts c) Amyloplasts d) Elaioplasts e) Aleuroplasts COLUMN II (Functions) i) Store oils and fats ii) Contain chlorophyll and carotenoids; site of photosynthesis iii) Store proteins iv) Contain carotenoid pigments v) Store starch
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