Definitions for plastid
ˈplæs tɪdplas·tid

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1. plastidnoun

   any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals containing pigments or starch or oil or protein

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1. plastidnoun

   Any of various organelles found in the cells of plants and algae, often concerned with photosynthesis

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1. Plastid

   The plastid (Greek: πλαστός; plastós: formed, molded – plural plastids) is a membrane-bound organelle found in the cells of plants, algae, and some other eukaryotic organisms. They are considered to be intracellular endosymbiotic cyanobacteria. Examples include chloroplasts (used for photosynthesis), chromoplasts (used for pigment synthesis and storage), and leucoplasts (non-pigmented plastids that can sometimes differentiate). The event which led to permanent endosymbiosis in the Archaeplastida clade (of land plants, red algae, and green algae) probably occurred with a cyanobiont (a symbiotic cyanobacteria) related to the genus Gloeomargarita, around 1.5 billion years ago. A later primary endosymbiosis event occurred in photosynthetic Paulinella amoeboids about 90–140 million years ago. This plastid belongs to the "PS-clade" (of the cyanobacteria genera Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus). Secondary and tertiary endosymbiosis has also occurred, in a wide variety of organisms; additionally, some organisms sequester ingested plastids in a process that is known as kleptoplasty. A. F. W. Schimper was the first to name and provide a clear definition of plastids. They often contain pigments used in photosynthesis, and the types of pigments in a plastid determine the cell's color. They are also the site of manufacture and storage of important chemical compounds used by the cells of autotrophic eukaryotes. They possess a double-stranded DNA molecule that is circular, like that of the circular chromosome of prokaryotic cells. Even in organisms where the plastids have lost their photosynthetic properties, the plastid is kept because of its essential role in the production of molecules like the isoprenoids.

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1. plastid

   A plastid is a type of organelle found in plant cells and certain types of algae. These structures are responsible for the synthesis and storage of food, and often contain pigments used in photosynthesis. Different types of plastids include chloroplasts, chromoplasts, and leucoplasts. They are surrounded by a double membrane and contain their own DNA.

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1. Plastidnoun

   alt. of Plastide

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1. Plastid

   Plastids are major organelles found in the cells of plants and algae. They are the site of manufacture and storage of important chemical compounds used by the cell. Plastids often contain pigments used in photosynthesis and the types of pigments present can change or determine the cell's color. They possess a double-stranded DNA molecule, which is circular, like that of prokaryotes.

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   The numerical value of plastid in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of plastid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=plastid
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plastid
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastid
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastid
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=plastid