Most Scientists Believe That the Lateral Buds Nearest the Top

question 17

Multiple Choice

Most scientists believe that the lateral buds nearest the top of a tree are most inhibited from sprouting because they

• A) produce gibberellins.
• B) are the most affected by gravity.
• C) receive the most auxin from the apical bud.
• D) are most exposed to the light.
• E) are shaded by the apical bud and the top of the tree.

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Definitions:

Mitral Regurgitation

A condition in which the heart's mitral valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts.

Mitral Stenosis

A heart valve disorder that involves the narrowing of the mitral valve, leading to restricted blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Aortic Regurgitation

A heart condition where the aortic valve does not close properly, causing blood to flow backward into the heart.

Cardiomyopathy

A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.