Science, asked by amitrath2044, 10 months ago

For testing the presence of starch in leaves, a boiled leaf is used. Why?

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Answered by aaliya7825

Answer:

because boiling stops the further chemical reactions in the leaf

Answered by asahilthakur

Answer:

On boiling the leaf in ethyl alcohol, the chlorophyll is broken down and the green colour is removed. Hence, a boiled leaf is used for testing the presence of starch.

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