Difference between Chloroplast and Chromoplast
No. |
Chloroplast |
Chromoplast |
1. | Chloroplast is generally green in colour. | Chromoplast is red, yellow or orange in colour and is not green in colour. |
2. | Green plant cell contains a plastid and plastid contains chlorophyll where photosynthesis process occurs, This is known for Chloroplast. | A type of plastid which is not chlorophyll, But contains orange and yellow pigment, This is known for Chromoplast. |
3. | Lamellar system is included in the chloroplast. | Lamellar system is not included in the chloroplast. |
4. | Chlorophyll and carotenoids are included in the Chloroplast. | Chlorophyll is not included and only carotenoids are included in the Chromoplast. |
5. | Chloroplast plays role in photosynthesis process. | Colours to the organs are added by the chromoplast to attract animals for the pollination purpose and fruit dispersal. |
6. | Young stem and leaves contains Chloroplast. | Both fruits and flower contains Chromoplast. |
7. | Chloroplast contains stoma and grana lamellae. | Chromoplast do not contain lamellae. |
8. | Chloroplast includes Chlorophyll-a, Chlorophyll-b, and carotenoids. | Chromoplast do not contain chlorophyll, it only contains carotenoids. |