State whether the following statement is true or false:
Leucoplasts are the coloured plastids.
Leucoplasts are the coloured plastids.
(FALSE) The statement is False.
Explanation:
$1$. Plastids are classified into three types based on the type of pigments they contain: Chloroplasts,Chromoplasts,and Leucoplasts.
$2$. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are green in color.
$3$. Chromoplasts contain carotenoids and are colored (red,yellow,or orange).
$4$. Leucoplasts are colorless plastids in which materials such as starch,oils,and protein granules are stored.
Explanation:
$1$. Plastids are classified into three types based on the type of pigments they contain: Chloroplasts,Chromoplasts,and Leucoplasts.
$2$. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are green in color.
$3$. Chromoplasts contain carotenoids and are colored (red,yellow,or orange).
$4$. Leucoplasts are colorless plastids in which materials such as starch,oils,and protein granules are stored.
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