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Why do leaves of trees change color in autumn and others do not?
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∙ 10y ago
These are the pigments other than chlorophyll, such as carotinoids, that are not visible until the tree " recycles " the chlorophyll pigment in preparation for a energy saving winter period. They were there all the time processing different wavelengths of light than chlorophyll does.
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∙ 9y agoThe leaves change color during due to the formation of intermediary compounds during leaf formation and leaf fall. The climate plays a major role in the metabolic activities hence color change is found in specific ares only.
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∙ 15y agoit depends on the temperatures each year. the colder it is the darker
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∙ 10y agoSome trees are evergreen and the name explains itself {evergreen [Always green]}
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∙ 14y agoSome plants/trees are evergreen and the name basically explains itself.
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What pigment causes the yellow color of leaves in autumn?
Carotene gives yellow color to the leaves.
What time of year do the trees shed their leaves?
i thought that trees in England lose their leaves in autumn? the leaves turn shades of red, orange, gold, brown, auburn... because they are dying. then they fall off and rot. remember this all happens in autumn! hope this helps :D
How is it possible for leaves to change color in autumn?
The trees leaves change color do to the waining of the sun. The less sunlight the less food the tree produces so it drops it's leaves so it doesn't wast energy keeping them healthy when the leaves can not photosinthisize the amount of food needed for this task.
Why cant leaves change color in the winter?
the pigment chlorophyll inside the leaves are what give the leaves their color. They "feed" off of sunlight and in the winter there is less sunlight and can't keep the green color.
Leaves change colors because what substance breaks down?
The reason leaves change color is the yellow and orange colors are in the leaf 24/7. The plants make food from the suns energy and use the food to make chlorophyll. When the sun isn't shining so much in autumn the plant can't make chlorophyll and the yellow and orange colors are visible.
Do the leaves change color in autumn in Japan?
The Autumn leaves are very beautiful in Japan. Autumn is the best time to visit.
What does the leaves do during autumn?
they change color and fall
Analyze why leaves change color in autumn?
They change by the season or they change by the weather. the coldness plays a roll in this to.
Why do the leaves of broadleaf change color in autumn?
because,they lose the chlorophyl
Why do leaves change their color in autum?
Autumn leaves change color because the green on the leaves in the summer is actually chlorophyll (not sure if it is spelled right). When it is autumn or winter the chlorophyll is blown off and reveal the real colors(Red, Orange, etc).
Why do leaves of the broadleaf tree change color in autumn?
because,they lose the chlorophyl
What color is persimmon?
Persimmon is a orangey red color. It is an autumn color that you would see in nature when the leaves change.
Why does the leaves change color?
leaves are suppost to be green, they go brown in Autumn because they are dying in the cold weather
What makes leaves change color in Autumn?
Because of what's in the cells of the plant: Chlorophyll.
How and why do leaves change color in autumn?
Originally, all leaves have a species - specific color. When the leaves are 'alive' they are used for photosynthesis which activates chloroplasts in the leaves and gives them a green color. When the leave dies is autumn, it doesn't stand in for fotosynthesis, and the chloroplasts do not functionate any longer, so the original color of the leave is observed.
What is the name of the tree which change colored?
Deciduous trees change the color of their leaves before they fall off in autumn.
What is the name of trees which change their color?
Deciduous trees change the color of their leaves before they fall off in autumn.
