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The growing apical bud stops side buds from growing. This is:
ABolting of stems
BParthenocarpy
CLeaf senescence
DApical dominance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Apical dominance
1. The tip bud makes auxin.
2. That auxin holds back the lateral buds.
3. The effect is apical dominance.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Biology, Chapter 15, Plant Growth and Development._
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