How can we test the presence of starch in leaves, and what does it indicate?
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11th May, 2023
To test for starch, a leaf is first boiled in water, then in alcohol to remove chlorophyll, and finally treated with iodine solution. If the leaf turns blue-black, it indicates the presence of starch, confirming that photosynthesis has occurred in that leaf.
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