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Why is the leaf tested for starch and not glucose to see if photosynthesis has taken place?
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∙ 14y ago
plants produce glucose through photosynthesis, and store it the form of starch which is nothing more than a chain of glucose molecules, the plants can use these starch reserves for energy in a pinch/in the dark
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoWell, if you test for glucose, any bacteria present on your leaf will contribute to the measurements, too. Starch, however, is only produced by plants, so you'll know for sure that all of your results are due to the leaf and not due to contamination.
Also, I'd say that starch is easier to test for, since the molecules are way bigger.
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∙ 14y agoIt's because the product of photosynthesis is a starch
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∙ 10y agocoz usme chlorophyll hai its relly true
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How is starch linked to photosynthesis?
Green plants are producers. This means that they can survive without animals! They can make lots of organic chemicals from a few simple inorganic chemicals. They need simple things like carbon dioxide and water and can make complex things like sugar, starch, fat, and proteins.
What is the name of the chemical that plants often store their food?
Glucose.
What are the 2 things plants make during photosynthesis?
the reaction that takes place during photosynthesis is as follows:- 6H2O + 6CO2 ----->C6H12O6 + 6O2 thus one molecule of glucose and 6 molecules of oxygen are released..
What type of reaction takes place when starch molecules are converted into reducing sugars?
the reaction in which glucose molecules are formed from starch is a Hydrolisis reaction
How does photosynthesis benefit caterpillar?
A caterpillar benefits from food as the plant is now healthy for eating
How do you know photosynthesis has taken place?
If you put Hydrilla plant in a beaker having pond water and an inverted test tube filled with water inserting the twig of hydrilla, and keep it in sunlight; the air bubbles start comimng out and stored in the test tube. The liberated gas is tested as oxygen. This means the hydrilla plant is photosynthesizing. Another experiment is done by testing the presence of starch in a plant by iodine test.
How is starch linked to photosynthesis?
Green plants are producers. This means that they can survive without animals! They can make lots of organic chemicals from a few simple inorganic chemicals. They need simple things like carbon dioxide and water and can make complex things like sugar, starch, fat, and proteins.
Why leaves have starch?
Starch is the main carbohydrate found in plant tubers and seed endosperm in the form of granules. Starch contains mylose and amylopectin molecules. It is found in various carbohydrates such as white bread, potatoes, beans and rice.
What would be the conclusion after testing a leaf for starch?
Starch is produced by leaves during Photosynthesis, therefore if the leaf has not been exposed to light then it will not contain starch, and so when tested the Iodine will stay Yellow/Brown. Consequently if the leaf has been left in the light Photosynthesis will have taken place and when tested the Iodine will go Blue/Black showing that Starch is present. Hope this helps :)
How does the presence of starch show photosynthesis has taken place?
Don’t know
The neccessity of factor for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide and glucose is essential for photosynthesis to take place. The equation for photosynthesis; carbon dioxide + glucose = oxygen + water. This can be reversed for the respiration equation.
What plant organ is modified to produce onion bulbs?
The bulb of an onion is formed from modified leaves. While photosynthesis takes place in the leaves of an onion containing chloroplast, the little glucose that is produced from this process is converted in to starch (starch granules) and stored in the bulb.
Where does glucose-making take place in photosynthesis?
It is the dark reaction.It takes place in stroma.
The glucose-making part of photosynthesis takes place in the .?
stroma
What is the name of the chemical that plants often store their food?
Glucose.
What is the purpose of oxygen in photosynthesis?
Glucose is the main basic energy storage molecule. It is also the basis for many other compounds, like the cell wall, and starch that is made during photosynthesis. The process of photosynthesis doesn't require glucose. Photosynthesis is the process of plants converting carbon dioxide from the air and water to use-able energy (in the form of glucose), with oxygen as a waste product. The word equation for it is as follows: carbon dioxide + water -------------------------------------------> glucose + oxygen chlorophyll sunlight The words chlorophyll and sunlight are written underneath the equation because they are the conditions that are required for photosynthesis to take place. Energy is provided by the sun, and chlorophyll is the green chemical within the leaf where photosynthesis takes place. Photosynthesis takes place at its fastest during warm, sunny days when there is plenty of sunlight, presuming the soil is moist. Photosynthesis does not occur at night when there is no sunlight.
What are the 2 things plants make during photosynthesis?
the reaction that takes place during photosynthesis is as follows:- 6H2O + 6CO2 ----->C6H12O6 + 6O2 thus one molecule of glucose and 6 molecules of oxygen are released..
