Why do leaves change color in the fall?

<p><strong>#065</strong></p><p>It's Fall! You know why they call Fall Fall? Well because the leaves fall. But before that, the leaves change color. Why do they do that? How? Is there any sort of function to it? Do the different colors mean anything? Let's dive into this overdue, colorful topic.</p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://bit.ly/chemerikadavis">Erika Davis Fitness</a>, a convenient, affordable, online personal trainer for everyone. Mention our podcast and you'll get 10% off her new Holiday Burner Program! <br><a href="https://bit.ly/chemerikadavis">Get Fit!</a> &lt;- Click here </p><p>Like the show? <a href="http://www.ko-fi.com/chemforyourlife">Buy us a coffee to help keep our show going AND free.</a></p><p><a href="https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/?via=jam">How to start a podcast.</a> &lt;- Check this out if you've got a podcast idea you want to make happen!</p><p><strong>References from this episode</strong></p><ol> <li><a href="http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/09/11/autumnleaves/">http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/09/11/autumnleaves/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2014/why-do-leaves-change-color.html">https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2014/why-do-leaves-change-color.html</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5465813/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5465813/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nature.com/news/2007/071029/full/news.2007.202.html">https://www.nature.com/news/2007/071029/full/news.2007.202.html</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC125091/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC125091/</a></li> <li><a href="https://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/leaves/2002_11_leaf_article.pdf">https://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/leaves/2002_11_leaf_article.pdf</a></li> <li><a href="https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors/hidden-colors-leaves-what-are-functions-those-yellow