Question
Write two main functions of the plastids.
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Answer
The main functions of plastids are:
$(i)$ Chloroplasts trap solar energy and use it to synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water by the process of photosynthesis.
$(ii)$ Chromoplasts attract insects and other animals to ensure pollination and dispersal of fruits.
$(iii)$ Leucoplasts store starch, proteins or lipids in cell.
$(i)$ Chloroplasts trap solar energy and use it to synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water by the process of photosynthesis.
$(ii)$ Chromoplasts attract insects and other animals to ensure pollination and dispersal of fruits.
$(iii)$ Leucoplasts store starch, proteins or lipids in cell.
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