Question : Classify plastids on the basis of type of pigments found in them. State the function of each type.

Question : Classify plastids on the basis of type of pigments found in

1.	Question : Classify plastids on the basis of type of pigments found in them. State the function of each type.
Answer» Solution :CHLOROPLAST: CHLOROPHYLL – to trap sunlight for photosynthesis. Chromoplasts : fat soluble carotenoids – gives yellow, orange or red COLOUR to parts of plants (fruits, flowers etc.) Leucoplasts: colourless plastids – store nutrients, Amyloplasts (starch), elaioplasts (oils), aleuroplasts (proteins).