In an experiment, half of a destarched leaf is placed in a bottle with caustic soda while the other half is outside. What will likely happen to the half inside the bottle?

It will turn blue-black when tested for starch

It will remain yellow when tested for starch

It will turn green when tested for starch

It will shrivel due to lack of water

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