What are the various types of plastids present in a plant cell?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Plant cells contain three main types of plastids: (1) Chloroplasts – green plastids containing chlorophyll that carry out photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy, (2) Chromoplasts – colored plastids containing pigments like carotenoids that give yellow, orange, or red colors to flowers and fruits, and (3) Leucoplasts – colorless plastids that primarily store nutrients, including amyloplasts (storing starch), elaioplasts (storing oils and fats), and proteinoplasts (storing proteins). These plastids can sometimes convert from one type to another depending on the plant's developmental stage and environmental conditions.
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