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Coloured plastids containing fat soluble pigments like carotene and xanthophyll are :

A

chloroplast

B

chromoplast

C

leucoplast

D

bioplast

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about colored plastids that contain fat-soluble pigments such as carotene and xanthophyll. We need to identify which type of plastid fits this description. 2. **Identifying Types of Plastids**: There are three main types of plastids: - **Chloroplasts**: These plastids contain chlorophyll, the green pigment involved in photosynthesis. - **Leucoplasts**: These are colorless plastids primarily involved in the storage of starch, oils, and proteins. - **Chromoplasts**: These plastids contain pigments such as carotene (orange) and xanthophyll (yellow), which give color to fruits, flowers, and leaves. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Chloroplasts**: As mentioned, these contain chlorophyll and are not the correct answer since they do not contain carotene or xanthophyll. - **Leucoplasts**: These are colorless and do not contain any pigments, so they are also not the correct answer. - **Chromoplasts**: These plastids contain the fat-soluble pigments carotene and xanthophyll, making them the correct answer. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer to the question is **Chromoplasts**. **Final Answer**: Chromoplasts are the colored plastids containing fat-soluble pigments like carotene and xanthophyll. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about colored plastids that contain fat-soluble pigments such as carotene and xanthophyll. We need to identify which type of plastid fits this description. 2. **Identifying Types of Plastids**: There are three main types of plastids: - **Chloroplasts**: These plastids contain chlorophyll, the green pigment involved in photosynthesis. - **Leucoplasts**: These are colorless plastids primarily involved in the storage of starch, oils, and proteins. - **Chromoplasts**: These plastids contain pigments such as carotene (orange) and xanthophyll (yellow), which give color to fruits, flowers, and leaves. ...
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