What is the function of plastide?

Answer 1

In plastids function varies with plastid type. Leucoplasts main function is storage, subtypes of leucoplasts include amyloplasts (store starch granules), proteinoplasts (store proteins) and elaioplasts (store oils). Statoliths are a type of amyloplasts that are used as a gravity sensing mechanism by the roots. A type of plastids called chromoplasts store pigments. Chloroplasts are a type of chromoplast that contain chlorophyll pigment and are the site of photosynthesis.

Answer 2

Generally plastids are of three categories:

Chloroplasts - for photosynthesis

Chromoplasts- for giving coloration to leaves, petals and ripe fruits etc.

Leucoplasts- for storage of starch

Answer 3

In plastids function varies with plastid type. Leucoplasts main function is storage, subtypes of leucoplasts include amyloplasts (store starch granules), proteinoplasts (store proteins) and elaioplasts (store oils). Statoliths are a type of amyloplasts that are used as a gravity sensing mechanism by the roots. A type of plastids called chromoplasts store pigments. Chloroplasts are a type of chromoplast that contain chlorophyll pigment and are the site of photosynthesis.

Answer 4

Any of several pigmented cytoplasmic organelles found in plant cells and other organisms, having various physiological functions, such as the synthesis and storage of food.

Answer 5

Plastids are organelles found in the cells of algae and plants. It creates and stores many important compounds that the cells use, and sometimes store photosynthetic pigments.