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

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During autumn, the chlorophyll in the leaves of deciduous trees degrades, causing the green pigment to disappear. This allows the other pigments such as carotenoids and anthocyanins, which are still present, to become visible and produce the vibrant colors of fall.

In Autumn,the Leaves of Deciduous Trees Change Colors