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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Objective Question

Question

Which hormone is specifically mentioned as being higher in apical buds than in lateral buds?
Options
A Gibberellin
B Abscisic acid
C Auxin
Correct Answer
D Ethylene
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The distribution source states that the apical bud synthesizes more auxin than lateral buds.

Hint

This leads to apical dominance.

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