Question

The axillary bud is constituted by the cells 'left behind' from

• A. root apical meristem
• B. shoot apical meristem
• C. intercalary meristem
• D. lateral meristem

Answer 1

The correct option is B shoot apical meristem

As the apical meristem grows and forms leaves, it leaves behind a region of meristematic cells at the node between the stem and the leaf. These axillary buds are usually dormant, inhibited by auxin produced by the apical meristem, which is called apical dominance.

So, the correct option is 'shoot apical meristem'.