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प्रश्न
Write two main functions of the plastids.
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उत्तर
The main functions of plastids are:
(i) Chloroplasts trap solar energy and use it to synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water by the process of photosynthesis.
(ii) Chromoplasts attract insects and other animals to ensure pollination and dispersal of fruits.
(iii) Leucoplasts store starch, proteins or lipids in cell.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Given below are the sketches of two types of cells A and B.
(a) Which one of these is a plant cell? Give reasons in support of your answer.
(b) List the cell structures which are common to both types.
(c) Name the structures found only in plant cells and those found only in animal cells.
List the major differences between a plant cell and an animal cell
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Label the parts A to E in the given figure.
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