Why do leaves appear in shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall?
O As the leaves lose chlorophyll, they absorb wavelengths of light that were previously reflected by the pigment.
O The chlorophyll organelles that contain chloroplast pigments breakdown and the leaves reflect more wavelengths of light.
O Cooler fall temperatures change the shape of chlorophyll causing it to absorb different wavelengths of light
O In the fall, chloroplasts begin producing enzymes instead of Fhlorophyll and these reflect different wavelengths of light.
O Other leaf pigments that were masked by the chlorophyll become visible and reflect wavelengths of light other than green.