Apical Meristems in Lateral Buds Can Give Rise to All

question 48

Multiple Choice

Apical meristems in lateral buds can give rise to all of these structures except

• A) branches.
• B) leaves.
• C) flowers.
• D) lateral meristems.
• E) there is no exception--lateral bud apical meristems can give rise to all of these structures.

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