Question

Why is chlorophyll removed before testing for starch?

Answer 1

hey dear here your answer:

➡Chlorophyll needs to be removed from the leaf i.e. the leaf needs to be ' decolourized' for changes to be observed. A decolourized leaf is pale yellow or green.

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Answer 2

hey mate....!!!!

● Chlorophyll has the function of converting starch into glucose and other simpler plant products.So we have to remove chlorophyll from the leaf before testing.

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