Apical Dominance and Gravitropism · NCERT Biology

Apical dominance is ecologically advantageous because it:

  1. Increases root branching depth
  2. Reduces water loss by transpiration
  3. Promotes upward growth for light
  4. Permanently stops all lateral growth
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Correct answer: Promotes upward growth for light

Apical dominance helps plants grow taller and access more light. This provides a competitive advantage in dense vegetation.

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