What Is Leucoplast, What Is Its Function

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Leucoplasts are colorless plastids found in plant cells that store food materials like starch, proteins, and fats.

Plastids are cell organelles present only in plant cells. There are three main types: chloroplasts (green), chromoplasts (colored), and leucoplasts (colorless). Leucoplasts do not take part in photosynthesis but perform storage functions.

Types of Leucoplasts and Their Functions

Type of Leucoplast	Stored Material	Example
Amyloplast	Stores starch	Potato tubers
Elaioplast	Stores fats and oils	Seeds and nuts
Aleuroplast	Stores proteins	Legume seeds

Other Functions

Help in synthesizing fatty acids and amino acids.
Support seed germination by storing energy sources.
Provide structural stability to plant tissues.

Leucoplasts are mostly found in non-green parts of plants like roots, tubers, and seeds. They are essential for food storage and energy management in plants.

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