Leaves Appear Red in the Fall When ____

question 59

Multiple Choice

Leaves appear red in the fall when ____.

• A) anthocyanin synthesis increases
• B) chlorophylls are disassembled and recycled to allow other pigments to become more visible
• C) other pigments, including the orange and yellow accessory pigments, are recycled
• D) synthesis of other pigments, including the orange and yellow accessory pigments, increases
• E) the red wavelength range of visible light increases due to changes in Earth's position relative to the sun

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