In the autumn, leaves turn yellow and orange because chlorophyll is broken down. Which accessory pigments are now primarily responsible for the leaf color?
Q1. In the autumn, leaves turn yellow and orange because chlorophyll is broken down. Which accessory pigments are now primarily responsible for the leaf color?
Answer: Carotenoids
Explanation: Carotenoids become visible when chlorophyll degrades in autumn. Anthocyanins are wrong because they are not primarily involved in light absorption for photosynthesis.