JAMB Biology 1997 Question 30

Question 30

Plant Responses and Hormones

The substance that is responsible for apical dominance in plants is known as

  1. A.gibberellin
  2. B.tannin
  3. C.auxin
  4. D.kinin.
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Answer: C (auxin)

Explanation

Auxin made in the shoot tip suppresses the growth of side buds, which is apical dominance.