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Question
Apical dominance is influenced by ______.
Options
Gibberellins
Ethylene
Cytokinins
Auxins
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Solution
Apical dominance is influenced by auxins.
Explanation:
Apical dominance is the term used to describe the situation in which apical buds suppress the growth of lateral buds. This phenomenon is observed as a result of the the presence of auxin in the apex region of the plant.
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