NEET Biology question

Statement 1: Removal of the shoot tip increases apical dominance. Statement 2: Due to accumulation of auxin in lateral parts, growth is inhibited.

(A)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
(B)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
(C)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
(D)Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is TrueCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Removal of the shoot tip removes the apex and its auxin source, which actually abolishes (not increases) apical dominance and releases the lateral buds to grow, so Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 correctly describes

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