Question

Which plant hormone is primarily responsible for apical dominance, stimulating cell elongation and growth, particularly in stems and young leaves?

A Auxin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Gibberellin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Cytokinin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Abscisic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Auxin is a plant hormone that plays a crucial role in promoting cell elongation and growth, especially in stems and young leaves. It influences various aspects of plant development, including phototropism (bending toward light), gravitropism (response to gravity), and apical dominance.

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