In which branching type do tips split but maintain one dominant tip by alternating tips?
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The question is asking for a specific type of branching in plants where tips split but keep one dominant tip. This involves understanding different branching types.
Answer
Sympodial branching.
The branching type where tips split but maintain one dominant tip by alternating tips is called 'sympodial branching'.
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The branching type where tips split but maintain one dominant tip by alternating tips is called 'sympodial branching'.
More Information
Sympodial branching is common in some plant species where the leading shoot ceases growing after a period, and growth is continued by one or more lateral shoots. This results in an alternating pattern that supports maintaining one dominant growing point at any given time.
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