noun
- a colored plastid in plant cells that contains pigments other than chlorophyll, especially carotenoids that produce yellow, orange, or red colors
Usage: biology
Examples
- Chromoplasts give carrots their bright orange color.
- The red color of tomatoes comes from chromoplasts containing lycopene.
- As autumn approaches, chloroplasts in leaves convert to chromoplasts, creating yellow and orange hues.
- Chromoplasts are responsible for the vibrant colors of many fruits and flowers.
- Unlike chloroplasts, chromoplasts do not participate in photosynthesis.
- The yellow petals contain chromoplasts filled with carotenoid pigments.