If a Gardener Cuts the Apical Meristem of a Plant,lateral

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a gardener cuts the apical meristem of a plant,lateral buds begin to grow,which causes a bushier shape to develop.This is because the apical meristem normally secretes auxins that do which of the following?

• A) stimulate the growth of lateral buds
• B) suppress the growth of the apical meristem
• C) stimulate the growth of the apical meristem
• D) suppress the growth of lateral buds
• E) stimulate the growth of roots

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