Recall that in many plants, if the shoot apical meristem is removed, axillary buds become active and new lateral branches form. What is this an example of?

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This is an example of apical dominance, where the shoot apical meristem inhibits the growth of axillary buds. When the shoot apical meristem is removed, the inhibition is lifted and the axillary buds become active, leading to the formation of new lateral branches.

Recall That in Many Plants, If the Shoot Apical Meristem