Apical dominance in plants is caused by

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(A) Apical dominance is the phenomenon where the main central stem of the plant grows more dominantly than the side (lateral) stems.This process is pr

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High concentration of auxins in the terminal bud

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(A) Apical dominance is the phenomenon where the main central stem of the plant grows more dominantly than the side (lateral) stems.This process is primarily controlled by the hormone $Auxin$.$Auxins$ are synthesized in the apical (terminal) buds and transported downwards.High concentrations of $Auxin$ in the terminal bud inhibit the growth of lateral buds,thereby maintaining apical dominance.Therefore,the correct answer is $A$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$A$. Natural auxin	$1$. $IAA$
$B$. Synthetic auxin	$2$. $NAA$
	$3$. $IBA$
	$4$. $2,4-D$

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Match the following columns.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$A$. Natural auxin $1$. $IAA$
$B$. Synthetic auxin $2$. $NAA$
$3$. $IBA$
$4$. $2,4-D$

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