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The action of __________ is confirmed using the iodine test.

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saliva

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bile juice

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Solution

The correct option is A saliva

Iodine test is used to detect the presence of starch.

Saliva contains digestive enzymes which helps in the breakdown of starch into simple sugars.

Therefore, the action of saliva is confirmed using the iodine test.

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