Multiple choice What will be the colour of iodine changed if starch is present? Blue-black to brown Yellowish brown to blue-black Navy blue to yellowish brown Yellow to black Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Iodine solution is naturally a yellowish-brown color. When it comes into contact with starch, a chemical reaction occurs that changes its color to a deep blue-black. This color change is a standard positive test for the presence of starch.