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Assertion : Auxillary buds, in actively growing herbaceous plants, generally remain dormant
Reason :This is due to apical dominance which is under the influence of auxins

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If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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If A is true and R is false

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If both A and R are false

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