What Is Another Name for Plastids?
GeneralClass 10CBSEAnswered 1 Apr 2026
Answer
Plastids don't have a widely used alternative name, but they're sometimes called plastomes (referring to plastid genomes) or described by their specific types: chloroplasts, chromoplasts, leucoplasts, amyloplasts, or elaioplasts.
Terminology Clarification:
Unlike some cell structures with multiple names, "plastid" is the standard scientific term. However, related terminology includes:
By Type:
- Chloroplasts - green photosynthetic plastids
- Chromoplasts - colored pigment plastids
- Leucoplasts - colorless storage plastids
- Amyloplasts - starch-storing leucoplasts
- Elaioplasts - lipid-storing leucoplasts
Technical Terms:
- Plastome - the genome within plastids
- Proplastids - undifferentiated precursor plastids
Important Notes::
- "Plastid" is the universal scientific term
- Specific names describe functional types
- Historical literature may use older classification systems
- Regional variations exist in some languages
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