The graph represents the absorption spectrum of chlorophyll. How does this graph help to explain why leaves turn different colors in the fall?

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The graph represents the absorption spectrum of chlorophyll. How does this graph help to explain why leaves turn different colors in the fall? 
 
1e5
1.6
Chlorophyll a
Chlorophyll b
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
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400
500
600
700
800
Wavelength (nm)
Absorption coefficient (ɛ)
Transcribed Image Text:1e5 1.6 Chlorophyll a Chlorophyll b 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 300 400 500 600 700 800 Wavelength (nm) Absorption coefficient (ɛ)
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