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Plastid with carotenoids only are

A

Leucoplasts

B

Chromoplasts

C

Chloroplasts

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Plastids**: Plastids are double membrane-bound organelles found only in plant cells. They are essential for various functions in plants. 2. **Types of Plastids**: There are three main types of plastids: - **Chloroplasts**: These contain chlorophyll, the green pigment that helps in photosynthesis by trapping light energy. - **Chromoplasts**: These contain colored pigments, primarily carotenoids, which give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors. - **Leucoplasts**: These are non-pigmented plastids primarily involved in the storage of food. 3. **Identifying the Plastid with Carotenoids**: The question specifically asks for the plastid that contains carotenoids only. - **Chloroplasts** contain chlorophyll, not carotenoids. - **Leucoplasts** do not contain pigments at all. - **Chromoplasts** are the plastids that contain carotenoids. 4. **Conclusion**: Since chromoplasts are the only plastids that contain carotenoids, the correct answer to the question is **chromoplast**. ### Final Answer: **Chromoplasts** are the plastids that contain carotenoids only. ---
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