Question

Question

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

Chlorophyll absorbs red in the fall, rather than green.
Chlorophyll absorbs red in the fall, rather than green.

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

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

Chlorophyll reflects green light in the fall.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Chlorophyll breaks down because there's less sunlight.

As fall approaches, the days become shorter and temperatures drop, leading to a decrease in chlorophyll production in leaves. As chlorophyll breaks down, other pigments (such as anthocyanins) become more visible, which can give the leaves their red coloration.