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Which of following pair of plastids - thing stored is NOT correct? I. Amyloplasts - oils and fats II. Aleuroplasts - carbohydrates |
Only I Both I and II Neither I nor II Only II |
Neither I nor II |
The correct answer is Option (3) – Neither I nor II The pairings provided are not correct. Here's the correct association: I. Amyloplasts - Carbohydrates: Amyloplasts are plastids responsible for storing starch, which is a complex carbohydrate. Inside amyloplasts starch forms insoluble particles referred to as starch grain. II. Aleuroplasts - Oils and Fats: Aleuroplasts,are plastids that store proteins. Elaioplasts, are plastids that store oils and fats. They are typically found in oil-storing tissues of plants, such as seeds and fruits. |