[Campbell Biology P.815] According to Figure 35.12, which feature indicates the boundary of ... | Practice Question

According to Figure 35.12, which feature indicates the boundary of one year's growth on a winter twig?

  • A: Apical bud
  • B: Leaf scar
  • C: Bud scar
  • D: Axillary bud

Explanation

Figure 35.12 shows that bud scars, which are whorls of scales left from the previous winter's apical bud, mark the beginning of each new year's primary growth segment.