What pigments are found in leaves and what colors do they reflect?

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Victor
Nov 26, 2017

Pigments: Chlorophyll, Carotenoids
Colors: Green, Red, Orange, Yellow.

Explanation:

Chlorophyll is a pigment found in the leaves, which is in charge of photosynthesis. It helps convert the sun (light) energy into chemical energy. Ranges in colors of green.

Carotenoids is another pigment found in the leaves. Ranges in colors of red, orange, yellow.

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