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What is the role of additional pigments in some non-green leaves?
What is the role of additional pigments in some non-green leaves?
- Preventing photosynthesis from occurring
- Masking the green chlorophyll and causing other leaf colors (correct)
- Enhancing the chlorophyll's ability to absorb sunlight
- Indicating the health of the plant
Why can variegated leaves with yellow patches not perform photosynthesis in the yellow areas?
Why can variegated leaves with yellow patches not perform photosynthesis in the yellow areas?
- The yellow areas do not contain any chlorophyll (correct)
- The yellow areas are overexposed to sunlight
- The yellow areas contain too much water
- The yellow areas have excess chlorophyll
What causes the red color in coleus leaves?
What causes the red color in coleus leaves?
- Presence of additional pigments masking the green chlorophyll (correct)
- High levels of nitrogen in the soil
- Lack of sunlight exposure
- Absence of chlorophyll in the leaves
