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

Question

Responses

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.

Answer 1

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.