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Question
Why do we perform the iodine test?
Short Answer
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Solution
The iodine test is used to check the presence of starch in a leaf. When iodine solution is added to a leaf containing starch, the starch turns blue-black in colour. Therefore, the iodine test is performed to detect the presence of starch in the leaf.
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