The Phase Change of an Apical Meristem from the Juvenile

question 11

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 shape of the leaves produced
• B) the initiation of secondary growth
• C) the formation of lateral roots
• D) the activation of flower-inducing genes

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