What type of plastid contains chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments which are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis?

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The chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments which are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis. In the chromoplasts fat soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls and others are present. This gives the part of the plant a yellow, orange or red colour.