Question

Plastids used in storing proteins are called:

• A. Aleuroplasts
• B. Elaioplasts
• C. Chromoplasts
• D. chloroplast

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Chromoplasts

• Plastids are organelles found in plant cells and they are responsible for storing proteins, pigments, lipids, and other molecules.

• Chromoplasts are specialized plastids responsible for synthesizing and keeping pigments such as chlorophylls and carotenoids that contribute to the color of plants.