Question

Why are leaves red in the fall?(1 point)
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Chlorophyll breaks down because there's less sunlight.
Chlorophyll breaks down because there's less sunlight.

Mitochondria breaks down because there's less sunlight.
Mitochondria breaks down because there's less sunlight.

Chlorophyll reflects green light in the fall.
Chlorophyll reflects green light in the fall.

Chlorophyll absorbs red in the fall, rather than green.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:

**Chlorophyll breaks down because there's less sunlight.**

As chlorophyll breaks down, other pigments like anthocyanins become more visible, which can give leaves their red color in the fall.
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