I. Assertion: The presence of apical bud inhibits the growth of lateral bud, this is called apical dominance.
II. Reason: Auxin is responsible for apical dominance.

I and II both are wrong

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I is wrong and II is correct

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I and II both are correct , II is correct explanation for I

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I and II both are correct , II is not a correct explanation for I

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The correct option is C I and II both are correct , II is correct explanation for I
Auxins when applied to plant cuttings help in formation of adventitious roots. Higher concentration of auxin at apical bud suppresses growth of lateral bud having low concentration of auxin.

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I. Assertion: The presence of apical bud inhibits the growth of lateral bud, this is called apical dominance.II. Reason: Auxin is responsible for apical dominance.

The correct option is C I and II both are correct , II is correct explanation for IAuxins when applied to plant cuttings help in formation of adventitious roots. Higher concentration of auxin at apical bud suppresses growth of lateral bud having low concentration of auxin.

I. Assertion: The presence of apical bud inhibits the growth of lateral bud, this is called apical dominance.
II. Reason: Auxin is responsible for apical dominance.

The correct option is C I and II both are correct , II is correct explanation for I
Auxins when applied to plant cuttings help in formation of adventitious roots. Higher concentration of auxin at apical bud suppresses growth of lateral bud having low concentration of auxin.