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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Chromoplast and chloroplast
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Solution
| Chloroplasts | Chromoplasts | ||
| 1. | It contains chlorophyll, the green pigment | 1. | It contains red, orange and yellow pigments. |
| 2. | It carries out photosynthesis. | 2. | It is non-photosynthetic |
| 3. | Produce starch found in leaves. | 3. | Give colour to fruits and flowers. |
| 4. | Lamellae are present. | 4. | Lamellae are absent. |
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