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Noun chromoplast has 1 sense
  1. chromoplast - plastid containing pigments other than chlorophyll usually yellow or orange carotenoids
    --1 is a kind of     plastid

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Chromoplast

Definition:

A chromoplast refers to a specialized plastid found in plant cells responsible for synthesizing and storing pigments.

Examples:

Noun - Botany

  1. The bright red color of a tomato is due to the presence of chromoplasts.
  2. Chromoplasts are responsible for the vibrant yellow color of bananas.

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