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The Fundamental Unit of Life — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceThe Fundamental Unit of Life3 Marks
Question

Distinguish between the following:

Chromoplast and chloroplast.

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Answer

 
Chloroplasts
 
Chromoplasts
1.
They are green plastids.
1.
They are non-green coloured plastids.
2.
They contain chlorophylls and carotenoids.
2.
Chlorophylls are absent. Only carotenoids are present.
3.
Lamellae are present.
3.
Lamellae are absent.
4.
Chloroplasts are sites of photosynthesis.
4.
They add colour to the organs for attracting animals to perform pollination and fruit dispersal.

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