Plastids are organelles found in plant cells, classified based on the pigments they contain. They are broadly categorized into leucoplasts (colorless), chloroplasts (green), and chromoplasts (colored).
Amyloplasts are a type of leucoplast that store starch. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and carotenoids for photosynthesis. Chromoplasts contain fat-soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene and xanthophylls, which provide yellow, orange, or red colors to plant parts. Aleuroplasts are leucoplasts that store proteins.
Since xanthophyll is a yellow pigment belonging to the carotenoid group, it is stored within the chromoplasts.
Final Answer: (C) chromoplast
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