In organogenesis, a high concentration of cytokinin relative to auxin typically promotes the development of:
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Correct answer: Shoots
According to the Skoog and Miller model, the ratio of hormones determines the path of morphogenesis. A high cytokinin-to-auxin ratio favors shoot formation, whereas a high auxin-to-cytokinin ratio promotes root formation.
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