Apical dominance is an effect that causes ____

a. a directional adjustment of growth in response to environmental stimuli
b. leaves and other plant parts to fall off, or senesce
c. roots to lengthen while inhibiting shoot growth
d. lateral buds to become active when a shoot is lengthening at its tip
e. lateral buds to stay dormant when a shoot is lengthening at its tip


ANSWER: e

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