[Campbell Biology P.160] Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between ... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between the different types of plastids mentioned in the text?

  • A: Amyloplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, while chloroplasts store starch.
  • B: Chromoplasts give fruits and flowers their orange and yellow hues, and amyloplasts are colorless organelles that store starch.
  • C: Chloroplasts are only found in plant roots, and chromoplasts are the primary sites of cellular respiration.
  • D: All plastids contain pigments and are capable of photosynthesis.

Explanation

The text explicitly states that amyloplasts are colorless organelles that store starch, and chromoplasts have pigments that give fruits and flowers their orange and yellow hues. Chloroplasts, while containing pigments, are primarily for photosynthesis.