Leaves of Many Plants Change Colors in the Fall Because

question 48

Multiple Choice

Leaves of many plants change colors in the fall because

• A)the cooler weather causes plants to produce more of the accessory photosynthetic 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 accessory photosynthetic pigments.
• D)plants produce more chlorophyll.
• E)All answers are correct.

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