In leaf abscission, the abscission layer forms where the
A) leaf stalk joins the stem.
B) axillary bud joins the stem.
C) root joins the stem.
D) leaf stalk joins the leaf.

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The abscission layer forms at the junction of the leaf stalk and the stem. This layer consists of specialized cells that become weak and break apart, allowing the leaf to detach from the plant.

In Leaf Abscission, the Abscission Layer Forms Where the