Question

A piece of boiled potato is taken and 2-3 drops of iodine solution is added (1)to it. What colour changesare observed? What conclusion do you draw from the activity?

Answer 1

Explanation:

potato contain starch which gives blue-black in colour on

addition of iodine solution.

Starch is a type of carbohydrate present in many of our food items.

Carbohydrates are energy-yielding components of food.