Plant Growth And Development Question 105
Question: High concentration of synthetic auxins would [CPMT 1979; DPMT 1982]
Options:
A) Kill plants
B) Prevent lateral buds to grow
C) Control cell division
D) Cause photoperiodism
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
In many plants, the apical bud grows and the lower axillary buds are suppressed.
Removal of apical bud results in the growth of lower buds.
The auxin (IAA) of the terminal bud inhibits the growth of lateral buds.
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