For each of the following, select whether you would expect the most likely outcome of an iodine test to be positive (starch is present) or negative (starch is absent):

Question

Spinach:
[ Select ]

Bacon:
[ Select ]

Mushrooms:
[ Select ]

Answer 1

For each of the items listed, the expected outcomes of an iodine test, which is used to detect the presence of starch, are as follows:

• Spinach: Positive (starch is present)
• Bacon: Negative (starch is absent)
• Mushrooms: Negative (starch is absent)

So the selections are:

• Spinach: Positive
• Bacon: Negative
• Mushrooms: Negative