Biology, asked by AfzalAhmed, 1 year ago

Why do decayed leaves lose their green colour ?

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Answered by Ananya2312

Due to the loss of chlorophyll...

Ananya2312: That green colour is formed by presence of chlorophyll

AfzalAhmed: and grey colour

Ananya2312: When there is no chlorophyll it turns grey

AfzalAhmed: You- It mixes in the atmosphere. what is the process called?

Ananya2312: It is not given a term

AfzalAhmed: why grey, not other colour

AfzalAhmed: how does it mix in the atmosphere?

Ananya2312: 1. because of moisture stress

Ananya2312: It mixes as the gases like O2 ,CO2, H2O etc. mixes

Ananya2312: Anything else?

Answered by AyankaBiswas

Explanation:

Chlorophyll in leaves also die when leaves decay. But, leaves also have accessory pigments like Xanthophyll and Carotene. These can live even after leaves die. Hence leaves lose the green color (due to loss of chlorophyll) and acquire yellowish color(due to retaining of xanthophyll).

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