Why is a plant kept in the dark for 48 hours before a starch test experiment?

  1. To increase photosynthesis
  2. To kill the leaves
  3. To remove starch from its leaves
  4. To remove chlorophyll
Answer

C) To remove starch from its leaves

Destarching ensures any starch found was made during the experiment. O Level Biology · Topic 6 Plant Nutrition · 6.1 Photosynthesis

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