leucoplastid

Meanings

• noun

  A type of plastid found in plant cells, primarily involved in the synthesis and storage of lipids.

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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 or molded), referring to their white color and structure.

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Trivia

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1. Leucoplastids are not found in all plant cells, but are most abundant in storage organs like seeds and tubers.

2. The largest leucoplastids, called elaioplasts, can store up to 80% of a plant's lipid reserves.

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1. Chloroplasts: Another type of plastid, responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

2. Plastids: Organelles found in plant and algal cells, responsible for various metabolic functions.

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Leucoplastids play a crucial role in plant survival, especially during periods of stress or scarcity of food, by storing lipids for energy. They have been studied extensively in plant biology and biochemistry.

How to Memorize "leucoplastid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a white, spherical organelle inside a plant cell, filled with lipids.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the idea of energy storage and survival in plants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lipid-filled Leucos' to remember the function of leucoplastids.

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