Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 29, Problem 7SQ
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Correct answer: The reason why the plants become bushier when their terminal buds are pinched off.
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The terminal buds are the growing point of the plant. These buds are located at the tip of the stem.
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