What would happen if you removed the shoot apical meristem of a plant? -The plant would grow several lateral shoots -Growth would only occur at in the roots. -The plant would mature, but only through vertical growth--no branches would form. -The root apical meristem would take over the function of the shoot apical meristem.

What would happen if you removed the shoot apical meristem of a plant? -The plant would grow several lateral shoots -Growth would only occur at in the roots. -The plant would mature, but only through vertical growth--no branches would form. -The root apical meristem would take over the function of the shoot apical meristem.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter35: Stem Structure And Transport

Section: Chapter Questions

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