AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -An axillary bud, the precursor of a branch or lateral shoot, is formed at the junction between a leaf and the stem. The shoot apex tends to inhibit outgrowth of axillary buds, a phenomenon called apical dominance. Removal of the shoot tip leads to growth of these buds to produce lateral shoots.

Detailed explanation-2: -A terminal bud occurs on the end of a stem and lateral buds are found on the side.

Detailed explanation-3: -The terminal bud is located at the apex of the stem is associated with the plant’s growth. Buds that grow in the axils of the leaf and stem are called axillary buds or lateral buds. If the terminal bud is damaged or dies back, the next closest bud will assume the role of the terminal bud.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main difference between apical bud and axillary bud is that apical bud is the dominant embryonic shoot located in the apex whereas axillary bud is an embryonic shoot located in the axil of the leaf, which is dormant.

Detailed explanation-5: -An axillary bud is usually found in the axil-the area between the base of a leaf and the stem-where it can give rise to a branch or a flower.