Biology : PU-CET (U.G) 2017 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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40.

The Leucoplasts Present In The Endosperm Of castor Seeds Are Called :

A: Amyloplasts

B: Aleuronoplasts

C: Elaioplasts

D: Phaeoplasts

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The correct answer is C: Elaioplasts. Elaioplasts are a type of leucoplast that store oil in plants. They are found in the endosperm of castor seeds and are responsible for the accumulation of ricinoleic acid, which is a major component of castor oil.