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Cell and Cell Organelles — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCell and Cell Organelles5 Marks
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Function Of : Plastids.
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  1. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll. They carry out the process of photosynthesis. They convert solar energy to chemical energy in the form of food.
  2. Chromoplasts with different pigments can impart different colours to flowers and fruits.
  3. Leucoplasts are responsible for the synthesis and storage of food like starch, oils and proteins.

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