The Phase Change of an Apical Meristem from the Juvenile

question 31

Multiple Choice

The phase change of an apical meristem from the juvenile to the mature vegetative phase is often revealed by

• A) a change in the morphology of the leaves produced.
• B) the initiation of secondary growth.
• C) the formation of lateral roots.
• D) the activation of floral meristem identity genes.

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