Which of the following situations would most likely stimulate the development of axillary buds?
a. a large quantity of auxin traveling down from the shoot and a small amount of cytokinin produced by the roots.
b. a small amount of auxin traveling down the shoot and a large amount of cytokinin traveling up the shoot.
c. an equal ratio of gibberlins to auxins
d. the absence of cytokinins caused by the removal of the terminal bud.
e. an increase in the concentration of brassino-steroids produced by leaves.
Answer:B