Question Details

All three types of plastids have evolved from

Options

A

Leucoplast

B

Chloroplast

C

Pro-plastid

D

Chromoplast

Correct Answer :

Pro-plastid

Solution :

The correct option is Pro-plastid.

Plastids are double-membrane organelles found in the cells of plants and algae. They are responsible for crucial processes like photosynthesis, starch storage, and pigment synthesis. Based on their pigments and functions, plastids are classified into three main types:
1. Chloroplasts: Green-coloured plastids containing chlorophyll, responsible for photosynthesis.
2. Chromoplasts: Pigmented plastids (other than green), containing carotenoid pigments that give fruits, flowers, and roots their yellow, orange, or red colors.
3. Leucoplasts: Non-pigmented plastids specialized for storing nutrients like starch (amyloplasts), lipids (elaioplasts), or proteins (aleuroplasts).

All three types of mature plastids originate from a common precursor organelle called a pro-plastid (or proplastid). Pro-plastids are small, color-less, undifferentiated organelles found in the meristematic (actively dividing) tissues of plants. As the plant cells mature and differentiate, pro-plastids develop into chloroplasts, chromoplasts, or leucoplasts depending on the cell type and environmental signals (such as light exposure).

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