Apical dominance is an effect that causes ____.
A) a directional adjustment of growth in response to environmental stimuli
B) leaves and other plant parts to fall off, or senesce
C) roots to lengthen while inhibiting shoot growth
D) lateral buds to become active when a shoot is lengthening at its tip
E) lateral buds to stay dormant when a shoot is lengthening at its tip

Question

Apical dominance is an effect that causes ____.
A) ​a directional adjustment of growth in response to environmental stimuli
B) ​leaves and other plant parts to fall off, or senesce
C) ​roots to lengthen while inhibiting shoot growth
D) ​lateral buds to become active when a shoot is lengthening at its tip
E) ​lateral buds to stay dormant when a shoot is lengthening at its tip

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Apical dominance is the phenomenon where the main, central stem of the plant is dominant over other side stems; this is primarily due to the suppression of lateral bud growth by the presence of the apical bud.

Apical Dominance Is an Effect That Causes ____