In autumn, the leaves of deciduous trees change colours. This is because the chlorophyll is degraded, and
A) the carotenoids and other pigments are still present in the leaves.
B) water supply to the leaves has been reduced.
C) degraded chlorophyll becomes a pigment with different colours.
D) the cells of the leaves begin to die.

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As the chlorophyll is degraded, carotenoids and other pigments are still present in the leaves, resulting in the change of colour.

In Autumn, the Leaves of Deciduous Trees Change Colours