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Assertion The shoot apical meristems are the only source of auxin synthesis.
Reason Dormancy of lateral buds over apical buds is due to auxin.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is true

D

Both Assertion and Reason are false

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The shoot apical meristems are not the only source of auxin synthesis.
It is produced in young developing leaves also. Auxin controls apical dominance. In this phenomenon apical bud due to the presence of auxin inhibits the lateral bud formation.
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