Question

why was the plant kept in dark before beginning the experiment​

Answer 1

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it is necessary to test for the presence of starch coming from photosynthesis during the experiment. The previously formed starch should not interfere while examining. In order to prevent the previously formed starch from interfering, we remove the starch and it is done by keeping the plant in dark.

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