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Plant Growth and Development: Auxin MCQ

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AuxinMediumQuestion 10524

Question

Apical dominance is mainly due to:

  1. A
    Auxin from apical bud
    Correct
  2. B
    Ethylene from roots
  3. C
    Cytokinin from old leaves
  4. D
    ABA from flowers

Correct answer

Auxin from apical bud

Explanation

Auxin from the terminal bud suppresses lateral bud growth.

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