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What is the function of leucoplasts?

1. To store starch grains, oil drops and protein granules
2. To store nucleoprotein
3. To store glycoprotein
4. To synthesize glycogen

Correct answer: To store starch grains, oil drops and protein granules

Solution

Leucoplasts are colorless plastids specialized for storage in plant cells, especially in roots, seeds, and other non-photosynthetic tissues. They commonly store starch, oils, and proteins, which matches the correct option.

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