As chlorophyll production slows, _

Question

A. Leaves change color
B. Plants wilt and die
C. The chloroplast shrinks
D. Leaves fall of the trees
E. Mitochondria stop making ATP

Answer 1

As chlorophyll production slows, the correct answer is:

A. Leaves change color

This occurs because as chlorophyll breaks down, other pigments (such as carotenoids) become more visible, leading to the changing colors of leaves in the fall.