WAEC Biology 2016 Objective — Question 21
Question 21 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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21. The steps below are involved in the testing of a leaf for starch. Study them carefully and answer questions 21 and 22. I. Decolorize leaf II. Dip decolorized leaf in warm water III. Place leaf in boiling water IV. Add iodine solution. The correct order for the test is A. I, II, II and IV B. I, II, II and IV C. II, III, I and IV D. III, I, II and IV
- A. I, II, II and IV
- B. I, II, II and IV
- C. II, III, I and IV
- D. III, I, II and IVCorrect
Explanation
The correct order is III → I → II → IV (Place leaf in boiling water, then decolorize, then dip in warm water, then add iodine solution).
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