Question

How would you test the presence of starch in leaves

Answer 1

The presence of starch in leaves can be tested by Iodine test. When we remove chlorophyll from leaf by boiling it in alcohol and then put two drops of iodine solution, its colour change to blue indicates the presence of starch.

Answer 2

the presence of starch in leaves is tested by iodine test.after boiling the leaves in alcohol to remove cholorophyll,and then put a drops of iodine if it turns blue then its confirmed the presence of starch in leaves