Which cellular structure is responsible for giving rose petals their red coloration?

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11 May 2018
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Chromoplasts are specialized plastids that contain pigments such as carotenoids, which provide red, orange, or yellow colors to plant parts like rose petals. In contrast, chloroplasts contain chlorophyll responsible for green coloration, while leucoplasts are colorless and involved in storage.

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