Distinguish between the following:
(a) Chromoplast and chloroplast
(b) Ribosome and centrosome.
(a)
Chromoplast | Chloroplast |
They are non-green coloured plastids. | They are green coloured plastids. |
They contain carotene but not chloroplast. | They contain chloroplast and carotene. |
They add colour to the organs for attracting animals to perform pollination and fruit dispersal. | They are responsible for photosynthesis. |
(b)
Ribosome | Centrosome |
It is found in both animal and plant cells. | It is found only in animal cells. |
It is involved in the protein synthesis. | It plays a major role in cell division. |
Ribosomes are small and dense particles which occur freely in the cytosol or remain attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. | It consists of two granules like centriole. |
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