Why do the deciduous leaves on temperate forest trees turn from green to orange, red, and/or yellow before falling?
A) The chlorophyll changes color as it's broken down.
B) The chlorophyll is absorbed by the tree, leaving the other pigments visible.
C) New photosynthetic pigments are created as the amount of daylight becomes limited.
D) New pigments are created in response to colder temperatures.
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