Shoot branching is controlled mainly by the interaction of
A) auxins and gibberellins.
B) auxins and cytokinins.
C) gibberellins and cytokinins.
D) cytokinins and abscisic acid.

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Shoot branching is controlled mainly by the interaction of auxins and cytokinins. Cytokinins promote the growth of lateral buds, while auxins inhibit their growth. The balance between these two hormones regulates shoot branching. Gibberellins and abscisic acid play a role in plant growth and development, but not in the regulation of shoot branching.

Shoot Branching Is Controlled Mainly by the Interaction of