Question

Destarching makes a leaf free from:

• A. Chlorophyll
• B. Cellulose
• C. Glucose
• D. Starch

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Starch

The correct option is (d) Starch.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Plants produce glucose during photosynthesis. Glucose is a simple carbohydrate.
2. Plants store reserved food in the form of starch.
3. If destarching is performed on a leaf, it will get devoid of starch.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Chlorophyll is the pigment that helps in absorption of sunlight.

Option B:

Cellulose is the basic structural component of a plant.

Option C:

Glucose is a simple sugar produced by the plant during photosynthesis.

Final answer: Destarching makes a leaf free from starch.