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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q23

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Where will you find plastids in a leaf cell?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. cytoplasm.

  • In a leaf cell, plastids are found in cytoplasm.
  • The cytoplasm is a rich, semifluid material present in cells of organisms that are closed off by the cell membrane.
  • The cytoplasm functions to support and suspend organelles and cellular molecules. It helps to move materials, such as hormones, around the cell and also dissolves cellular waste.
  • Plastids are membrane bound organelles found in the cells of plants, algae and some other eukrayotic organisms. Plastids are responsible for manufacturing and storing of food.