What Would Be a Plant Adaptation That Increases Exposure of a Plant

Question

What would be a plant adaptation that increases exposure of a plant to light in a dense forest?
A) closing of the stomata
B) lateral buds
C) apical dominance
D) absence of petioles
E) intercalary meristems

Accepted Answer

Apical dominance, where the main, central stem of the plant grows more vigorously than other side stems, is a strategy to increase a plant's exposure to light, especially in dense forests. This growth pattern allows the plant to grow taller and outcompete neighboring plants for sunlight.