Which kind of plastid is more common in
(a) roots of the plant
(b) leaves of the plant
(c) flowers and fruits
Answer:
a) Roots of the plants – leucoplast for storage of food material. Roots do not perform photosynthesis and are colorless (leucoplast are colorless).
b) Leaves of plants – the major place where photosynthesis takes place. They have chloroplasts and are green in color.
c) Flowers and fruits – contain chromoplasts which give color to petals of flower and fruits.