Question

when testing a leaf for starch,why is the leaf boiled at the start​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

We boil the leaf in alcohol when we are testing it for starch because to remove the green pigment chlorophyll present in it. For the starch test, we need to observe the colour change from brown to blue when iodine is put on the leaf.

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Answer 2

The leaf is boiled at first so that the starch in it can be extracted easily

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