Why Are Axillary Buds Often Inhibited from Growing Even Though

Multiple Choice

Why are axillary buds often inhibited from growing even though a stem may be actively elongating?

A) The cells of axillary buds respond differently to auxin than stem cells.
B) Axillary buds are high in abscisic acid that prevents elongation.
C) Axillary buds are low in gibberellins.
D) Stem cells lack receptors for auxin.
E) Stem cells can overcome auxin inhibition with high levels of gibberellins.