Biology · Plant Hormones
Which of the following statements is true regarding apical dominance in plants?
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- 1Removal of the apical bud removes the source of auxin, promoting lateral bud growth✓
- 2Both root and shoot apical meristems always remain dormant under normal conditions
- 3Auxin directly stimulates lateral bud growth in the sub-apical region
- 4Decrease in cytokinin levels completely eliminates apical dominance
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Removal of the apical bud removes the source of auxin, promoting lateral bud growth
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