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Apical dominance is caused by

1. abscisic acid in lateral bud
2. cytokinin in leaf tip
3. gibberellin in lateral buds
4. auxin in shoot tip

Correct answer: auxin in shoot tip

Solution

Auxin, a plant hormone, promotes cell elongation and inhibits cell division, causing apical dominance.

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