Question

Apical dominance means
(a) suppression of growth of apical buds by
axillary buds
(b) suppression of growth of axillary buds by
the presence of apical bud
(c) stimulation of growth of axillary buds by
removal of apical bud
(d) inhibition of growth of axillary buds by
removal of apical bud

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Answer is C)

Answer 2

Apical dominance means inhibition of growth of axillary buds by removal of apical bud. So option (d) is the correct choice.

• The growing apex of the stem and root produces auxin. These auxin migrate to different part of a plant where the growth mainly takes place.
• In higher plants, the growth of apical buds, hinders the growth of axillary or lateral buds.
• This action of inhibition is called apical dominance.
• It is used in tea plantation to a great extent.