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In order to destarch the leaves for an experiment to show that sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis, the:

A

leaves are kept in alcohol and boiled in a water bath

B

leaves are soaked in iodine for two hours

C

plant with the leaves is kept in dark room for 48 hours

D

plant with the leaves is exposed to light of a lamp, a night before the experiment

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