You have a beautiful houseplant at home that you enjoy showing off to your family and friends. One day you notice that one of the leaves has just started to turn a bit yellow. You think that this leaf detracts from the beauty of the rest of the plant and you decide to cut it off. From the plant’s physiological perspective, describe why this IS or IS NOT a good idea. 

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