Q. Which of the following is/are true for plastids?

1. Plastids present in plant cells
2. Two types are– chromoplasts and leucoplasts
3. Starch and proteins are stored in chromoplast.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: Plastids are present only in plant cells. There are two types of plastids - chromoplasts (coloured plastids) and leucoplasts (white or colourless plastids). Chromoplasts containing the pigment chlorophyll are known as chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are important for photosynthesis in plants. Chloroplasts also contain various yellow or orange pigments in addition to chlorophyll. Leucoplasts are primarily organelles in which materials such as starch, oils and protein granules are stored.

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