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Why do leaves change color in the fall? their roots stop absorbing minerals their roots stop absorbing water they stop photosynthesis they stop making chlorophyll

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Why do leaves change color in the fall? they stop making chlorophyll

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Leaves change color during fall to adapt to the weather changes in the environment. This happens when plants are conserving energy in preparation for the harsher weather. They stop making chlorophyll within their plant cells and as a result plants lose their leaves.
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