DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which plastid is responsible for the breakdown of oils and proteins, synthesize starch and are clear
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chloroplasts
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leukoplasts
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zanthoplasts
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caratinoids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Leucoplasts. Leucoplasts are present in plant cells, located in tissues such as roots, bulbs, and seeds. They are plastids category but colourless (non-pigment) as compared to the other plastids like chloroplast.
Detailed explanation-2: -Plastids which store fats and oils are called as elaioplast. Elaioplasts are a type of leucoplast that is specialized for the storage of lipids in plants.
Detailed explanation-3: -Leucoplasts are colourless plastids that help in the storage of food compounds like starch, proteins or fats.
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