Question 29 • FL-2003010-M/J Physical Science
Correct Answer:
Leaves change color because of the presence of different pigments: chlorophyll (green), carotenoid (yellow/orange), and anthocyanin (red). In autumn, trees stop producing chlorophyll due to less sunlight, which allows the other pigments to become visible. This is a chemical change because the chemical composition of the leaf is changing as chlorophyll breaks down and new pigments like anthocyanin are produced.