Why Are Lateral Buds Often Inhibited from Sprouting Even Though

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Multiple Choice

Why are lateral buds often inhibited from sprouting even though a stem may be actively elongating?

• A) The cells of lateral buds are more sensitive to auxin than stem cells.
• B) Lateral buds are high in abscisic acid that prevents elongation.
• C) Lateral buds are low in gibberellins.
• D) Stem cells lack receptors for auxin.
• E) Stem cells can overcome auxin inhibition with high levels of gibberellins.

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