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Which of the following plastids include fat-soluble, carotenoid pigments like 'xanthophylls'?

Which of the following plastids include fat-soluble, carotenoid pigments like 'xanthophylls'? Correct Answer Chromoplasts

The correct answer is Option(2).i.e.Chromoplasts.   

  • The Chromoplasts include carotenoid & fat-soluble pigments like carotene, xanthophylls, etc. 
  • Plastids: 
    • Plastids are contained pigment & it is large membrane-bound cell organelles.
    • Based on the pigments, plastids are classified into three types: 
  • The following table shows the types of plastids with their respective features. 
    Classification of Plastids
    Name Features
    Chloroplasts
    • It is double membrane-bound organelles, varies in their shape – from disk shape to spherical, oval, etc.
    • It presents in mesophyll cells of leaves, which store carotenoid
      pigments.
    Chromoplasts 
    • The chromoplasts include carotenoid, fat-soluble pigments like carotene, xanthophylls, etc.
    • It provides plants with their characteristic colors like orange, red, yellow, etc.
    Leucoplasts
    • These are colorless plastids that store nutrients.
    • Amyloplasts store carbohydrates (like starch in potatoes), aleuroplasts store proteins.

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