If a Gardener Cuts the Apical Meristem of a Plant,lateral

Multiple Choice

If a gardener cuts the apical meristem of a plant,lateral buds begin to grow which causes a bushier shape to develop.This is because the apical meristem normally secretes auxins that do which of the following?

A) stimulate the growth of lateral buds
B) suppress the growth of the apical meristem
C) stimulate the growth of roots
D) stimulate the growth of the apical meristem
E) suppress the growth of lateral buds