Which substance is used to remove chlorophyll from a green leaf during photosynthesis experiments?
BiologyClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
During the photosynthesis experiment ethanol, which is an alcohol, is used to remove chlorophyll. In this experimental procedure ethanol reacts with the leaf and automatically decolorizes the leaf. Hence the green pigment chlorophyll gets removed from the leaf and the experiment then proceeds
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