Meaning & use
Leucoplast
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A colorless plastid found in plant cells, typically used for storing starch, oils, or proteins.
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Leucoplasts in potato tuber cells store large amounts of starch.
Unlike chloroplasts, leucoplasts contain no pigment and are not involved in photosynthesis.
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The name combines the Greek 'leukos' (white) and 'plastos' (formed), reflecting the organelle's lack of color compared to pigmented plastids.
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