Fall leaf color on deciduous trees is a result of
A)the production of more accessory pigments because of the cooler temperatures.
B)the reduction in the production of accessory pigments.
C)cessation of chlorophyll production,which allows the accessory pigments to be revealed.
D)the increased angle of the sun during the fall,which reflects more of the accessory pigments.

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Fall leaf color on deciduous trees is a result of chlorophyll production stopping, which reveals the accessory pigments present in the leaves. This is due to the shortened duration of daylight and cooler temperatures.

Fall Leaf Color on Deciduous Trees Is a Result of