Cell The Unit Of Life Question 56

Question: The bright colours of ripe fruits are due to [AIEEE 2003]

Options:

A) Leucoplasts

B) Chloroplasts

C) Amyloplasts

D) Chromoplasts

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Chromoplasts develop from proplastids, leucoplasts and chloroplasts.

Transformation from chloroplasts is observed during ripening of fruits (e.g., Tomato, Chilli) when they change their colour from green to reddish orange.