Most scientists believe that the lateral buds nearest the top of a tree are most inhibited from sprouting because they

A) receive the most auxin from the apical bud.
B) produce gibberellins.
C) are most exposed to the light.
D) are the most affected by gravity.
E) are shaded by the apical bud and the top of the tree.


A

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