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55. The type of plastid that accumulates a high concentration of crystalline proteins inside its matrix, commonly found in commercial seeds and legumes, is a

A. Amyloplast
B. Proteinoplast / Aleuroplast
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C. Elaioplast
D. Chromoplast

📝 Explanation

Proteinoplasts are specialized, non-pigmented leukoplasts optimized to store high-density protein reserves inside seeds and kernels.

📖 Additional Information

  • Amyloplast
  • Proteinoplast / Aleuroplast
  • Elaioplast
  • Chromoplast

Proteinoplasts are specialized, non-pigmented leukoplasts optimized to store high-density protein reserves inside seeds and kernels.

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