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Why is the colour of a leaf kept in the dark frequently yellow, or pale green? Which pigment do you think is more stable?

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Carotene pigment is more stable in contrast to chlorophyll. That is why leaf turns pale green or yellow, when kept in dark due to appearance of stable carotenoid pigments.
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