Question

RAMOSUS genes regulate production of these structures, whose suppression was observed by the application of a growth substance by Skoog and Thimann. The main non-root-based function of strigolactones is suppressing the formation of these structures. Da Vinci’s rule observes that the combined cross sectional area of these features matches that of their base. The phrase “imposition of inhibition” refers to the suppression of the growth of these structures, which is believed to be due to increased (*) auxin concentrations according to direct theories of apical dominance. Decapitation of a terminal bud allows lateral buds to grow into these structures, (10[1])which many pruning techniques take advantage of. (10[1])Boughs are large examples (10[1])of, (10[1])for 10 points, (10[2])what woody structures that grow from stems or trunks? ■END■

ANSWER: branches [prompt on lateral buds or shoots; reject putatively less specific answers like “trees” or “stems” or “trunks”]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Clark SmithOSUMaryland B-9710
Davis Everson-RoseEpic GamesIllinois A+10410
Connor ThompsonMichiganNorthwestern10810
Nick JensenMojo ShojoAmartya Senpai Notice Me10910
Liam StarnesChicago B+Chicago A11210
Charles HangWUSTLPurdue11210

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2023 BHSU @ Northwestern02/25/2023Y6100%0%0%107.00
2023 BHSU @ Maryland03/11/2023Y3100%0%67%121.00