leucoplast (Meaning)
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leucoplast (n.)
Alt. of Leucoplastid
Synonyms & Antonyms of leucoplast
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leucoplast Sentence Examples
- Leucoplast, a colorless plastid, is responsible for storing starch in plant cells.
- Unlike chloroplasts, leucoplast lacks chlorophyll and therefore cannot conduct photosynthesis.
- Amyloplasts are a type of leucoplast that specializes in storing starch granules.
- Leucoplast accumulates starch in the form of dense granules, providing energy reserves for plant cells.
- Protein storage leucoplast, also known as proteinoplasts, stores protein bodies.
- Lipid storage leucoplast, or elaioplasts, accumulates lipid droplets for energy storage.
- Leucoplast plays a crucial role in maintaining the cellular homeostasis by storing excess metabolites.
- The conversion of damaged chloroplasts into leucoplast is a process known as chloroplast-to-leucoplast transformation.
- Chromoplasts, a type of leucoplast, contain pigments and contribute to the vibrant colors of flowers and fruits.
- Leucoplast are found in both photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic tissues of plants, fulfilling various storage functions.
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Alt. of Leucoplastid
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Leucoplast, a colorless plastid, is responsible for storing starch in plant cells.
Unlike chloroplasts, leucoplast lacks chlorophyll and therefore cannot conduct photosynthesis.
Amyloplasts are a type of leucoplast that specializes in storing starch granules.
Leucoplast accumulates starch in the form of dense granules, providing energy reserves for plant cells.
