Which type of plastid stores starch? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which type of plastid stores starch?
A. Etioplast
B. Chloroplast
C. Leucoplast
D. Chromoplast
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Leucoplasts are colourless plastids that store nutrients: amyloplasts store starch, elaioplasts store lipids, aleuroplasts store proteins. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis, chromoplasts give yellow/orange colour (carotenoids), etioplasts are undeveloped chloroplasts in dark-grown plants. Amyloplasts are abundant in roots and tubers like potato.

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