Apical dominance is caused by - Vidyadip

MCQ

Apical dominance is caused by

✓
Auxin
B
Cytokinin
C
Ethylene
D
Gibberellin

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Answer

Correct option: A.

Auxin

a
Apical dominance is a condition in plants where the stem apex prevents the development of side shoots from lateral buds near the apex. The dominance is controlled by the presence of high concentration of plant hormone auxin at the apex, produced by the apical bud.

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