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Write one functions of each type of plastid chromoplast leucoplast and chlorophyll |
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Answer» Thank you \xa0\tPlastid is a membrane-bound organelle found in the cell of plants, algae and few eukaryotic cells.\tIt the site of production and storage of important chemical compounds which are used by the cells of autotrophic organisms.\tThey contain pigments which are used in photosynthesis and the types of pigments determine the cell\'s colour.\tThe types of plastids are-1)\xa0Chloroplasts:- are the green plastids which contain chlorophyll pigments for photosynthesis.2) Chromoplasts:- are the coloured plastids for pigment synthesis and storage.\tThe pigment present in them is carotene which gives a different colour to fruits and flowers.3) Gerontoplasts:- are the chloroplasts that are going through the ageing process.\tThese are present in the leaves in which no more photosynthesis occurs (such as in the fall months).4) Leucoplasts: are the colourless plastids for monoterpene synthesis found in non- photosynthetic parts of the plants.\tThey are of three types:-\xa0a)\xa0Amyloplasts- stores starch.b) Proteinoplasts- stores proteins.c) Elaioplasts- stores fats and oils. |
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