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'''Leucoplasts''' are subcellular [[organelle]]s found in plant cells, that store [[starch]]es or [[oil]]s. They are non-pigmented, in contrast to other plastids such as the [[chloroplast]] | '''Leucoplasts''' are subcellular [[organelle]]s found in plant cells, that store [[starch]]es or [[oil]]s. They are non-pigmented, in contrast to other plastids such as the [[chloroplast]] | ||
| − | Lacking pigments, leucoplasts are not green, and are predictably located in roots and non-photosynthetic tissues of plants. <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | + | Lacking pigments, leucoplasts are not green, and are predictably located in roots and non-photosynthetic tissues of plants.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Cellular Biology]] | [[Category:Cellular Biology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:17, July 13, 2016
Leucoplasts are subcellular organelles found in plant cells, that store starches or oils. They are non-pigmented, in contrast to other plastids such as the chloroplast Lacking pigments, leucoplasts are not green, and are predictably located in roots and non-photosynthetic tissues of plants.[1]
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998