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Analyze the following pairs and identify the correct option given.
I. Chromoplasts - Contain pigments other than chlorophyll
II. Leucoplasts - Devoid of any pigments
III. Amyloplasts - Store proteins
IV. Aleuroplasts - Store oils and fats
V. Elaioplasts - Store carbohydrates
Options:
I. Chromoplasts - Contain pigments other than chlorophyll
II. Leucoplasts - Devoid of any pigments
III. Amyloplasts - Store proteins
IV. Aleuroplasts - Store oils and fats
V. Elaioplasts - Store carbohydrates
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The correct answer is:
I and II are correct
Plastids are mainly of two types:
(i) Coloured (including chromoplasts containing pigments other than chlorophyll and chloroplast containing green pigment chlorophyll).
(ii) Leucoplasts, which store reserve food material, these are devoid of any pigment and may be carbohydrate storing amyloplast, lipid storing elaioplast or protein storing proteinoplast (aleuroplast).
(i) Coloured (including chromoplasts containing pigments other than chlorophyll and chloroplast containing green pigment chlorophyll).
(ii) Leucoplasts, which store reserve food material, these are devoid of any pigment and may be carbohydrate storing amyloplast, lipid storing elaioplast or protein storing proteinoplast (aleuroplast).
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