An Agar Block Filled with Auxin Is Placed on Top

question 8

Multiple Choice

An agar block filled with auxin is placed on top of a shoot that has had the shoot tip removed. The agar block is placed so that it covers only one side of the top of the shoot. Which of the following should occur?

• A) The shoot will stop growing.
• B) The shoot will grow faster on the side with the agar block.
• C) The shoot will grow straight up.
• D) The shoot will grow faster on the side away from the agar block.

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