Select the incorrect statement: (a) The chloroplast contains...

Name: Problem 137, Chapter 8: Objective Biology for NEET
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Description: Select the incorrect statement: (a) The chloroplast contains chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments. (b) Chromoplast contains water soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls. (c) Plastid is easily observed under microscope. (d) Chloroplast is a double membrane bound organelle.

Select the incorrect statement: (a) The chloroplast contains chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments. (b) Chromoplast contains water soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls. (c) Plastid is easily observed under microscope. (d) Chloroplast is a double membrane bound organelle.

Select the incorrect statement:
(a) The chloroplast contains chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments.
(b) Chromoplast contains water soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls.
(c) Plastid is easily observed under microscope.
(d) Chloroplast is a double membrane bound organelle.

Key Concepts

Membrane Organization

Membrane-bound organelles, such as chloroplasts, are enclosed by one or more lipid bilayers. In the case of chloroplasts, the double membrane is integral to its function as it separates the internal photosynthetic machinery from the cytosol, playing a key role in transport and metabolic regulation.

Pigments

Pigments in plant cells, including chlorophyll and carotenoids, are crucial for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis and providing coloration. Their chemical properties, such as solubility (lipid vs water-soluble), determine their localization and function within different plastids.

Chromoplast

Chromoplasts are plastids that synthesize and store pigments which impart color to flowers and fruits. They primarily contain lipid-soluble carotenoid pigments, which are different in solubility properties compared to water-soluble compounds.

Chloroplast

Chloroplasts are a type of plastid responsible for photosynthesis, containing chlorophyll and other pigments like carotenoids. They are characterized by a double membrane envelope and an internal system of thylakoids where light-dependent reactions occur.

Plastids

Plastids are a group of plant organelles that have diverse functions, including photosynthesis, pigment synthesis, and storage of products like starch. They come in various forms such as chloroplasts, chromoplasts, and leucoplasts, each with specialized roles in the plant cell.

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