Why Are Axillary Buds Often Inhibited from Growing Even Though

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why are axillary buds often inhibited from growing even though a stem may be actively elongating?

• A) The cells of axillary buds respond differently to auxin than stem cells.
• B) Axillary buds are high in abscisic acid that prevents elongation.
• C) Axillary buds are low in gibberellins.
• D) Stem cells lack receptors for auxin.
• E) Stem cells can overcome auxin inhibition with high levels of gibberellins.

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