plastid

[US]/ˈplæstɪd/

[UK]/ˈplæstɪd/

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Translation

n.a small organelle in a plant cell containing pigments or other substances; any of a class of organelles in plant cells

plant plastid

chloroplast plastid

plastid inheritance

plastid genome

plastid division

non-photosynthetic plastid

plastid development

plastid function

plastid types

plastid biogenesis

plastids are essential for photosynthesis in plants.

chloroplasts, a type of plastid, contain chlorophyll.

some plastids store starch and other nutrients.

plastids can change their function based on environmental conditions.

scientists study plastids to understand plant evolution.

plastids are involved in the synthesis of fatty acids.

there are different types of plastids in plant cells.

some plastids can produce pigments that color fruits.

plastids are inherited maternally in many plant species.

research on plastids can lead to advancements in agriculture.

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