The phase change of an apical meristem from the juvenile to the mature vegetative phase is often revealed by ________.
A) a change in the shape of the leaves produced
B) the initiation of secondary growth
C) the formation of lateral roots
D) the activation of flower-inducing genes

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A change in the shape of the leaves produced often reveals the phase change of an apical meristem from the juvenile to the mature vegetative phase. This morphological change is a common indicator of the plant's transition into a more mature phase of development.

The Phase Change of an Apical Meristem from the Juvenile