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Multiple Choice
Which functional group is responsible for the yellow-orange coloration of leaves in the fall?
A
Alkenes
B
Carotenoids
C
Alcohols
D
Aldehydes
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that the question is asking about the functional group responsible for the coloration of leaves in the fall.
Recognize that carotenoids are pigments found in plants that are responsible for the yellow-orange coloration.
Carotenoids are a class of compounds that contain long chains of conjugated double bonds, which are a type of alkene.
The conjugated double bonds in carotenoids absorb light in the blue and green regions of the spectrum, reflecting yellow, orange, and red colors.
Therefore, the presence of these conjugated double bonds (alkenes) in carotenoids is responsible for the yellow-orange coloration of leaves in the fall.