Q. Axillary bud originates from
A) Meristem
B) Shoot apical meristem
C) Root apical meristem
D) Secondary meristem
Explanation
During the formation of leaves and elongation of stem, some cells ‘left-behind’ from shoot apical meristem. These constitute the axillary buds. Such buds are present in the axis of leaves and are capable of forming a branch of flower
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