Question

Why are leaves red in the fall?(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

Chlorophyll absorbs red in the fall, rather than green.

Answer 1

Chlorophyll breaks down because there's less sunlight.

As chlorophyll degrades in fall, other pigments (carotenoids and anthocyanins) become visible, producing yellow, orange, and red colors.