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Auxin inhibits the growth of

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apical buds

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lateral axillary buds

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roots on stem cuttings

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parthenocarpic development of fruits

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Solution

The correct option is B lateral axillary buds
Auxin inhibits the growth of lateral axillary buds.(apical dominance)

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