J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    The hormone responsible for apical dominance is

    A)  auxin                   

    B)  gibberellins

    C)  cytokinin                            

    D)  ethylene

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Apical dominance is caused by the apical bud producing IAA (auxin) hormone in abundance. This auxin is transported basipetally from the apical bud. The auxin causes the lateral bud to remain dormant.


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