What is another word for chromoplast?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈə͡ʊməplˌast] (IPA) 
Chromoplasts are organelles found in plant cells that produce and store pigments. Some synonyms for the term chromoplast include pigmentoplast, plastid, and coloroplast. These alternate terms refer to the same organelle that is responsible for the vibrant colors seen in fruits and vegetables. In addition to producing pigments, chromoplasts can also assist in the synthesis of lipids and vitamin A. The term chromoplast may be used in scientific literature and research, but in more accessible language, it can be called a color factory or a pigment machine. Regardless of what it is called, the function of the chromoplast remains the same.
