
The diagram below illustrates iodine test for the presence of starch in a leaf.

Why is the leaf boiled in water for few minutes?


Important Questions on Photosynthesis
The diagram below illustrates the iodine test for the presence of starch in a leaf.
Why will the colour of leaf after boiling it with methylated spirit turn pale white?

The diagram below illustrates iodine test for the presence of starch in a leaf.
Why is the leaf again boiled in hot water?

The diagram below illustrates iodine test for the presence of starch in a leaf.
What is the composition of iodine solution in 100 ml of water?

Two potted plants are destarched by keeping them in dark for 48 hrs and then set up as shown in the below diagrams A and B. The bell jars are made airtight by putting vaseline at the bottom. They are kept in bright sunlight for 8-10 hrs and tested for starch.

Why is KOH kept in jar A?

Two potted plants are destarched by keeping them in dark for 48 hrs and then set up as shown in the below diagrams A and B. The bell jars are made airtight by putting vaseline at the bottom. They are kept in bright sunlight for 8-10 hrs and tested for starch.
Write the aim of the experiment?

Two potted plants are destarched by keeping them in dark for 48 hrs and then set up as shown in the below diagrams A and B. The bell jars are made airtight by putting vaseline at the bottom. They are kept in bright sunlight for 8-10 hrs and tested for starch.
Why are the plants destarched?

Two potted plants are destarched by keeping them in dark for 48 hrs and then set up as shown in the below diagrams A and B. The bell jars are made airtight by putting vaseline at the bottom. They are kept in bright sunlight for 8-10 hrs and tested for starch.
How are the leaves tested for starch?

Two potted plants are destarched by keeping them in dark for 48 hrs and then set up as shown in the below diagrams A and B. The bell jars are made airtight by- putting vaseline at the bottom. They' are kept in bright sunlight for 8-10 hrs and tested for starch.
Why is KOH not kept in jar B?
