Apical dominance in higher plants is due to

Options

A. The balance between auxin and cytokinin
B. Enzyme activity and metabolism
C. Carbohydrates
D. Photoperiodism

Answer

A

Explanation

Apical dominance the phenomenon by which the presence of apical bud does not allow the nearby lateral or auxiliary buds to grow. Apical bud secretes auxin which inhibits the growth of lateral bud. Cytokines also initiate the growth of lateral buds despite the presence of apical bud.