Q15 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Re-NEET) · Botany
The plastid that stores xanthophyll is known as __________.
- Aamyloplast
- Bchloroplast
- Correct answerCchromoplast
- Daleuroplast
Solution
Plastids are classified based on the type of pigments they contain.
Amyloplasts are a type of leucoplast that store starch.
Aleuroplasts are a type of leucoplast that store proteins.
Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments, which are primarily responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis.
Chromoplasts contain fat-soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls, and others. These pigments impart yellow, orange, or red colors to various parts of the plant, such as flowers and fruits.
Answer: chromoplast
Amyloplasts are a type of leucoplast that store starch.
Aleuroplasts are a type of leucoplast that store proteins.
Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments, which are primarily responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis.
Chromoplasts contain fat-soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls, and others. These pigments impart yellow, orange, or red colors to various parts of the plant, such as flowers and fruits.
Answer: chromoplast
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.