Which of following pair of plastids - thing stored is NOT correct?
I. Amyloplasts - oils and fats
II. Aleuroplasts - carbohydrates
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
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.