At the end of photosynthesis, the green leaf is tested for starch and not glucose, because

Source: JAMB · 2024

At the end of photosynthesis, the green leaf is tested for starch and not glucose, because

  1. the glucose is used up immediately to provide energy for the needs of the leaf
  2. the glucose formed is immediately converted to starch ✓
  3. starch is stored only in leaves
  4. there are no chemicals for glucose test in leaves
Explanation

During photosynthesis, the glucose made in the leaf is quickly changed into starch for storage. So little free glucose stays in the leaf, but starch builds up.

That is why the iodine test for starch is used. It turns blue-black when starch is present. Glucose is not used up at once, and starch is stored in other parts of plants too.

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