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37. The specialized lipid-storing leukoplasts found in non-photosynthetic plant organs that specialize in the synthesis and accumulation of oils and fats are

A. Amyloplasts
B. Elaioplasts / Oleoplasts
C. Proteinoplasts
D. Chromoplasts

📝 Explanation

Elaioplasts are specialized, non-pigmented plastids dedicated to storing lipids and essential fatty oils inside plant seeds or leaves.

📖 Additional Information

  • Amyloplasts
  • Elaioplasts / Oleoplasts
  • Proteinoplasts
  • Chromoplasts

Elaioplasts are specialized, non-pigmented plastids dedicated to storing lipids and essential fatty oils inside plant seeds or leaves.

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