NEET Biology question

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Apical dominance in dicot plants is due to the presence of more in the apical bud than in the lateral ones.

Answer: (A)

Solution

The growing apical bud is a strong source of auxin, and this high auxin level suppresses the growth of the lateral (axillary) buds below it

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