Question
Distinguish between the following: Chromoplast and chloroplast.

Answer

 
Chloroplasts
 
Chromoplasts
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They are green plastids.
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They are non-green coloured plastids.
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They contain chlorophylls and carotenoids.
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Chlorophylls are absent. Only carotenoids are present.
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Lamellae are present.
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Lamellae are absent.
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Chloroplasts are sites of photosynthesis.
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They add colour to the organs for attracting animals to perform pollination and fruit dispersal.

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