Testing for starch in the leaves

Testing for starch in the leaves

• A leaf is boiled in water to kill protoplasm and burst starch granule present
• Then, it is boiled in alcohol to remove chlorophyll
• Then, it is dipped in hot water to soften it
• Iodine is applied on a white tile
• The leaf is washed with water
• Parts that contain starch remain blue

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