why do fallen leaves not turn blue black on being tested with Iodine
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When leaves are fallen down-no photosynthesis will takes place. ... So when iodinesolution is used on fallen leaves, they will not turn blue black due to the lack of starch formation in fallen leaves. Intact leaves will turn iodinesolution blue black as they photosynthesize and produces starch.
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loss of chlorophyll .......
When leaves are fallen down-no photosynthesis will takes place. ... So when iodinesolution is used on fallen leaves, they will not turn blue black due to the lack of starch formation in fallen leaves. Intact leaves will turn iodinesolution blue black as they photosynthesize and produces starch.
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they are less in chlorophyll
When leaves are fallen down-no photosynthesis will takes place. ... So when iodinesolution is used on fallen leaves, they will not turn blue black due to the lack of starch formation in fallen leaves. Intact leaves will turn iodinesolution blue black as they photosynthesize and produces starch.
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