Why Are Axillary Buds Often Inhibited from Growing Even Though

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why are axillary buds often inhibited from growing even though a stem may be actively elongating?

• A)The cells of axillary buds respond differently to auxin than stem cells.
• B)Axillary buds are high in abscisic acid that prevents elongation.
• C)Axillary buds are low in gibberellins.
• D)Stem cells lack receptors for auxin.

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