NEET Botany Question (2026) — Solution

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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