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Photosynthesis- Introduction

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Before testing the leaf for starch at the end of the experiment, ‘light is necessary for photosynthesis’, the experimental leaf should be boiled in:

(1) Water
(2) Alcohol
(3) KOH solution
(4) Hydrochloric acid

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Solution

In the above mentioned experiment, the leaf should be boiled with alcohol to remove chlorophyll.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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