Plant Growth and Development Question 43
43. Removal of apical bud results in [1993, 2000]
(a) formation of new apical bud
(b) elongation of main stem
(c) death of plant
(d) formation of lateral branching
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Answer : d
Hints & Solutions
(d) Apical buds inhibit lateral branching due to apical dominance. Removal of apical bud promotes lateral branching.
