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What is apical dominance.

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The auxins produced by the apical buds supress the growth of lateral buds is called apical domince.
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  • The hormone which has positive effect on apical dominance is ………………… .

    A
    cytokinin
    B
    auxin
    C
    gibberllin
    D
    ethylene

  • Identify the correct statements from the below about "Physiological effects of auxin". (I) Auxin promotes abscission (II) Auxin induces vascular differentiation (III) Auxin prevents apical dominance (IV) They promote cell elongation in stem

    A
    II and IV only
    B
    II and III only
    C
    IV only
    D
    II,III and IV only

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