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Which type of plastids are colourless and specialised for storage, often containing starch, lipids, or proteins?
Options
A Chloroplasts
B Chromoplasts
C Leucoplasts
Correct Answer
D Etioplasts
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Section 7.6.3 defines 'Leucoplasts' as 'colourless plastids specialised for storage, including amyloplasts (starch storage, e.g., in potato tubers), elaioplasts (lipid storage), and proteinoplasts (protein storage).' Chloroplasts are green and photosynthetic, while chromoplasts contain other pigments for color.

Hint

The prefix 'leuco-' often refers to 'white' or 'clear,' contrasting with 'chloro-' (green) and 'chromo-' (color).

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: BOT 102 Review
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 365 of 769
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