Functions of Plastids
Plastids are responsible for many core functions of the plants, some of which are listed below;
- Due to the presence of DNA and ribosomes the plastids can be used for phylogenetic studies of plants.
- The pigments contained in plastids are responsible for the different coloration of plant’s parts.
- They help of storage of many important organic chemical compounds.
- Helps in photosynthesis.
Plastids – Definition, Classification, Structure, Functions
Plastids are cell organelles that are found in green plants and algae. Plastids are responsible for containing photosynthetic pigments, other coloring pigments, starch, proteins, fats, etc. substances. The credit for the discovery of plastid goes to Ernst Haeckel, however, the proper definition of plastid was given by Schimper.
Table of Content
- What are Plastids?
- Types of Plastid
- Chloroplasts
- Structure of Chloroplast
- Chromoplasts
- Leucoplasts
- Gerontoplasts
- Inheritance of Plastids
- Functions of Plastids
- FAQs on Plastid