If the apical bud has been removed then we observe

(A)more lateral branches
(B)more axillary buds
(C)plant growth stops
(D)flowering stops

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In most higher plants, the growing apical bud inhibits the growth of the lateral (axillary) buds, a phenomenon called **apical dominance**.

Chapter: Plant Growth and Development
Section: 13.4.3 Physiological Effects of Plant Growth Regulators
Page: 9
Words matched: 36 of 36

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0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states that removal of shoot tips (decapitation) results in growth of lateral buds, which directly corresponds to 'more lateral branches' when the apical bud is removed.

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