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Removal of apical bud results in...

Removal of apical bud results in

A

formation of new apical bud

B

elongation of main stem

C

death of plant

D

formation of lateral branching

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D
Apical dominance is the phenomenon in which the presence of apical bud does not allow the nearby lateral buds to grow. When the apical bud is removed the lateral buds sprout
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