In Autumn, the Leaves of Deciduous Trees Change Colors

question 43

Multiple Choice

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

• A) carotenoids and other pigments are still present in the leaves
• B) the degraded chlorophyll changes into many other colors
• C) water supply to the leaves has been reduced
• D) sugars are sent to most of the cells of the leaves