Which type of plastid is involved in the storage of starch?

Amyloplasts are specialized organelles that primarily function in the storage of starch in plant cells. They are a type of plastid, which is a group of organelles found in plant cells that are involved in the synthesis and storage of food, as well as in the synthesis of various other compounds. Amyloplasts contain enzymes that facilitate the conversion of glucose into starch, allowing plants to store energy for later use.

In contrast, chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy. Chromoplasts are responsible for the synthesis and storage of pigments, contributing to the coloration of fruits and flowers but are not involved in starch storage. Vacuoles, while they can store substances, are primarily involved in maintaining turgor pressure and storing various compounds, but they do not specifically focus on starch storage in the way amyloplasts do.