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runtuff · 10-06-2004, 04:49 PM

I believe the loss of leaves and the vibrant colors of fall are caused by the colder temperatures killing the chloroplasts in the leaves which contain the chlorophyll. When the green of the chlorophyll is gone the other vibrant colors are seen.

10-06-2004, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
runtuff Crazy	I believe the loss of leaves and the vibrant colors of fall are caused by the colder temperatures killing the chloroplasts in the leaves which contain the chlorophyll. When the green of the chlorophyll is gone the other vibrant colors are seen.