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The procedure of an experiment is given as: Destarch the given potted plant. Cover a portion of leaf with a strip of black paper and keep it in sunlight for 6 hours. Test the presence of starch in the leaf.

What is the aim of the above experiment?

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To demonstrate photosynthesis can happen even without sunlight.

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To demonstrate that light is necessary for photosynthesis.

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To demonstrate starch is formed during photosynthesis.

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None of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is B
To demonstrate that light is necessary for photosynthesis.

The aim of the experiment is to demonstrate that light is necessary for photosynthesis. In this process:
(a) The leaf under experiment is plucked from the plant and boiled in alcohol over a water bath. Then, it is treated with iodine solution.
(b) The covered part will be iodine negative while the rest of the part will be positive for the iodine test.

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