leucoplast

Meanings

• noun

  Organelle found in plant cells, containing lipids and giving them a yellow color.

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Variants

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leucoplast , leucoplasts

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'leukos' (white) and 'plastos' (formed).

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Trivia

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1. Leucoplasts are not present in all plant cells.

2. The size and shape of leucoplasts can vary depending on the plant species and the specific cell type.

3. Leucoplasts are sometimes called 'oil droplets' due to their lipid content.

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Related Concepts

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1. chloroplast: Another type of organelle found in plant cells, responsible for photosynthesis.

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Leucoplasts are important in the process of photosynthesis, where they store lipids and carbohydrates.

How to Memorize "leucoplast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a yellow organelle in a plant cell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'leucoplast' with the color 'yellow' and the function 'storing lipids'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lipids In Yellow Plastids' to remember the function of leucoplasts.

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