Question

why do we boil variegated leaf

Answer 1

Explanation:

This is safer than using a Bunsen burner because ethanol is flammable. Variegated leaves have green parts (where the cells contain chlorophyll) and white parts (where there is no chlorophyll). ... Parts of its leaves are covered with dark paper, and the plant is left in the light for a few hours.

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Answer 2

Answer:

When we boil the variegated leaf, we prevent the leaf from doing any more cellular activities i.e, we kill the leaf. This further exposes the chlorophyll in the leaf.

This makes it easier to remove the chlorophyll and perform a starch test.

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