In Autumn, the Leaves of Deciduous Trees Change Colours

question 32

Multiple Choice

In autumn, the leaves of deciduous trees change colours. This is because the chlorophyll is degraded, and

• A) the carotenoids and other pigments are still present in the leaves.
• B) water supply to the leaves has been reduced.
• C) degraded chlorophyll becomes a pigment with different colours.
• D) the cells of the leaves begin to die.