A scientist is investigating a hormone response in rose bush stems by removing the apical meristems of the main stems. What is the most likely result of this experiment and what hormone is responsible?
A. New apical buds will develop under the influence of auxin.
B. Larger, deeper roots will form under the influence of cytokinin.
C. More leaf buds will appear along the main stems under the influence of auxin.
D. Flowers will turn yellow and fall off under the influence of auxin.
E. Lateral buds will develop under the influence of cytokinin.
E. Lateral buds will develop under the influence of cytokinin.
When the apical buds are removed, cytokinin will influence the development of lateral buds into branches.
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