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Colorless plastids are called?

AChloroplastids

BLeucoplastids

CChromoplastids

DApicoplastids

Answer:

B. Leucoplastids

Read Explanation:

  • Leucoplastids are colorless plastids primarily involved in the storage of nutrients. Leucoplasts do not have any pigment and are thus colourless.

  • These cell organelles are commonly seen in non-photosynthetic plant parts such as roots.

  • Tailored to the needs of the plants, they serve to store carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.


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