If a gardener cuts the apical meristem of a plant, lateral buds begin to grow, which causes a bushier shape to develop. This is because the apical meristem normally secretes auxins that
A. suppresses the growth of lateral buds.
B. suppresses the growth of the apical meristem.
C. stimulates the growth of the apical meristem.
D. stimulates the growth of lateral buds.
E. stimulates the growth of roots.
A. suppresses the growth of lateral buds.
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