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

Question

• Chlorophyll breaks down because there's less sunlight.
• Chlorophyll reflects green light in the fall.
• Chlorophyll absorbs red in the fall, rather than green.
• Mitochondria breaks down because there's less sunlight.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Chlorophyll breaks down because there's less sunlight.

During the fall, as days get shorter and temperatures cool, chlorophyll (the green pigment in leaves) starts to break down. This reveals other pigments in the leaves, such as anthocyanins, which can produce red colors.