What would be a plant adaptation that increases exposure of a plant to light in a dense forest?
A) closing of the stomata
B) lateral buds
C) apical dominance
D) absence of petioles
E) intercalary meristems

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Apical dominance, where the main, central stem of the plant grows more vigorously than other side stems, is a strategy to increase a plant's exposure to light, especially in dense forests. This growth pattern allows the plant to grow taller and outcompete neighboring plants for sunlight.

What Would Be a Plant Adaptation That Increases Exposure of a Plant