NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell - The Unit of LifePractice
Plastids that stores oils and fats are
Options
- AAmyloplasts
- BChromoplasts
- CElaioplasts
- DAleuroplasts
Correct answer
C. Elaioplasts
Step-by-step solution
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. The leucoplasts are the colourless plastids of varied shapes and sizes with stored nutrients: Amyloplasts store carbohydrates (starch), e.g., potato; elaioplasts store oils and fats whereas the aleuroplasts store proteins.