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What is a plastid? What are its types? Write their functions.

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Plastids are present in the cytoplasm of plant cells. Plastids are of three types: 

1. Chloroplast: They are green coloured plastids. They have chlorophyll and helps in making food with the help of the process photosynthesis. 

2. Chromoplast : They are coloured plastids. The different colours of flowers are due to the presence of these plastids. 

3. Leucoplasts : These plastids help in storing food.

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