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The factor being investigated was chlorophyll
A variegated leaf is one that has patches that lack chlorophyll.
A variegated leaf is used since in the patches that lack chlorophyll, photosynthesis does not take place hence when tested for starch,starch is absent.
Faimus answered the question on December 5, 2017 at 18:44
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