CHROMOPLAST

chromoplast

(noun) plastid containing pigments other than chlorophyll usually yellow or orange carotenoids

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chromoplast (plural chromoplasts)

(biology) Any plastid in which a pigment is synthesized or stored

Source: Wiktionary



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GROIN

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