Carotenoids are found in high concentrations in yellow and orange leaves or vegetables. Why do these leaves and vegetables appear yellow or orange?
A) The carotenoids reflect and transmit yellow and orange wavelengths of light.
B) The carotenoids absorb yellow and orange wavelengths of light.
C) The carotenoids absorb or transmit yellow and orange wavelengths of light.
D) The carotenoids absorb or reflect yellow and orange wavelengths of light.
E) The carotenoids absorb all wavelengths of light and then transmit yellow and orange wavelengths.

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Carotenoids reflect and transmit yellow and orange wavelengths of light, which is why leaves or vegetables rich in these pigments appear yellow or orange to our eyes.

Carotenoids Are Found in High Concentrations in Yellow and Orange