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NEET2026BotanyCell - The Unit of LifeActual

The plastid that stores xanthophyll is known as __________.

Options

  1. Aamyloplast
  2. Bchloroplast
  3. Cchromoplast
  4. Daleuroplast

Correct answer

C. chromoplast

Step-by-step 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 flower

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