NEET Biology question

Removal of the auxin source demonstrates that leaf abscission is by auxin and apical dominance is by auxin.

(A)promoted, promoted
(B)inhibited, inhibited
(C)promoted, inhibited
(D)inhibited, promotedCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Auxin from young leaves/apical tissue normally inhibits abscission (its removal promotes leaf fall/abscission) while simultaneously promoting/maintaining apical

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Question ID VK-114442