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.