Question
Distinguish between chloroplast arid chromoplast (any three).

Answer

Differences between chloroplast and chromoplast:
 
Chloroplasts
Chromoplasts
1.
They contain mainly chlorophylls and some amount of carotene and xanthophylls.
They contain mainly carotene and xanthophyll.
2.
They are present in the mesophyll of leaves.
They are present in the petals of flowers, skin of fruits, etc.
3.
Their main role is to prepare food by the process of photosynthesis.
Their main role is to impart colouration to plants.

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