Part A In the autumn, plants break down their chlorophyll, and leaves reveal some of their accessory pigments. Oaks, for instance, may reveal yellow to orange pigments that have always been there but are only revealed when chlorophylls are not prominent. Which wavelengths of light in the electromagnetic spectrum do carotenoids absorb? View Available Hint(s) yellow and orange blue and orange red and blue blue and green Submit Provide Feedback Next >

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Description: part a in the autumn plants break down their chlorophyll and leaves reveal some of their accessory pigments oaks for instance may reveal yellow to orange pigments that have always been there 59294

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In the autumn, plants break down their chlorophyll, and leaves reveal some of their accessory pigments. Oaks, for instance, may reveal yellow to orange pigments that have always been there but are only revealed when chlorophylls are not prominent. Which wavelengths of light in the electromagnetic spectrum do carotenoids absorb?
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blue and orange
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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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08/28/2023

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Carotenoids are accessory pigments in plants that are responsible for yellow, orange, and red colors. They become visible in autumn when chlorophyll breaks down. Show more…

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Part A In the autumn, plants break down their chlorophyll, and leaves reveal some of their accessory pigments. Oaks, for instance, may reveal yellow to orange pigments that have always been there but are only revealed when chlorophylls are not prominent. Which wavelengths of light in the electromagnetic spectrum do carotenoids absorb? View Available Hint(s) yellow and orange blue and orange red and blue blue and green Submit Provide Feedback Next >