Leaves of Many Plants Change Colors in the Fall Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Leaves of many plants change colors in the fall because

• A) the cooler weather causes plants to produce more of the photosynthetic accessory pigments.
• B) chlorophyll in the leaves degrades with shorter days and cooler temperatures.
• C) the decrease in daylight hours causes the plant to produce more of the photosynthetic accessory pigments.
• D) the plants produce more chlorophyll.
• E) All of the answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

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Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in developmental psychology, especially his theory of cognitive development in children.

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