Question
Distinguish between chloroplast arid chromoplast (any three).
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Answer
Differences between chloroplast and chromoplast:
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Chloroplasts
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Chromoplasts
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They contain mainly chlorophylls and some amount of carotene and xanthophylls.
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They contain mainly carotene and xanthophyll.
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2.
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They are present in the mesophyll of leaves.
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They are present in the petals of flowers, skin of fruits, etc.
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Their main role is to prepare food by the process of photosynthesis.
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Their main role is to impart colouration to plants.
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