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A few drops of iodine solution were added to rice water. The solution turned blue-black in colour. This indicates that rice water contains

A

complex proteins

B

simple proteins

C

fats

D

starch

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The correct Answer is:
D
The blue - black colour of rice water confirms the presence of starch.
No colour change will be seen in case of proteins or fats in iodine solution colour , when iodine is added with them.
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