Question

Fill in the blanks and choose the correct option :

(i) Leucoplasts found in the endosperm cells of castor seeds are _ A_. (ii)_B_are small bristle like fibres sprouting out of the bacterial cell that help in attachment.

• A. A - Aleuroplast, B - Pili
• B. A - Amyloplast, B - Fimbriae
• C. A - Oleoplast, B - Pili
• D. A - Elaioplast, B - Fimbriae

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

A - Elaioplast, B - Fimbriae

Answer 2

The correct answer is A - Elaioplast, B - Fimbriae because:

• Elaioplasts (or Oleoplasts) are leucoplasts that store oils and fats, which are abundant in castor seeds.

• Fimbriae are short, bristle-like fibers on bacterial cells that aid in attachment to surfaces.