Why are lateral buds often inhibited from sprouting even though a stem may be ac

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xclash

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on: Aug 16, 2013

Why are lateral buds often inhibited from sprouting even though a stem may be actively elongating?
A) The cells of lateral buds are more sensitive to auxin than stem cells.
B) Lateral buds are high in abscisic acid that prevents elongation.
C) Lateral buds are low in gibberellins.
D) Stem cells lack receptors for auxin.
E) Stem cells can overcome auxin inhibition with high levels of gibberellins.

clippers!

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2013

I chose A and got the answer, hope that helps.

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