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Which of the following type of plastids does not contain stored food material?

1. Amyloplasts
2. Chromoplasts
3. Elaioplasts
4. Aleuroplasts

Correct answer: Chromoplasts

Solution

Chromoplasts are plastids that contain pigments like carotenoids and are responsible for color in fruits and flowers, not storage of food reserves. In contrast, amyloplasts store starch, elaioplasts store oils, and aleuroplasts store proteins.

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