Question

list out the chemicals needed to test the presence of starch activity​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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For carrying out these tests, you will need solutions of iodine, copper sulphate and caustic soda. You will also need a few test tubes and a dropper.

Answer 2

Iodine is the chemical needed to test the presence of starch activity.

Starch is a type of carbohydrate widely found in food. Iodine is generally used to test the presence of starch.

Iodine is light orange yellowish in colour which in presence of starch, gives black blue colour. This indicates it's presence.

The reaction occurs as iodine ions are trapped inside amylose chain of starch.