Which of the Following Would Be the Most Likely Consequence

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the most likely consequence of removing the apical meristem from a plant?

• A) The plant dies.
• B) The plant remains alive but will not grow again.
• C) The growth of axillary buds is inhibited.
• D) The axillary buds die.
• E) Some axillary buds grow into branches.

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Definitions:

Carotid Baroreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid arteries that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate cardiovascular function.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, which carries sensory and motor information to the pharynx, tongue, and other areas, playing a role in swallowing and taste.

Sympathetic Nerve

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for fight or flight response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and energy mobilization.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, responsible for taste and sensory functions in the tongue and throat, as well as stimulating salivary gland secretion.