Pyrenoids contain protein besides starch. what does this sentence mean in ncert . Please answer fast

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Pyrenoids are the spherical protein structures found within chloroplasts of certain algae and hornworts. They contain protein besides starch. Each pyrenoid has a central protein called ‘pyreno – crystal’ and a surrounding starch sheath. They serve the purpose of storing starch.


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