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A scientist performs an experiment by placing petroleum jelly on under side of plant leaves. This blocks the leaves’ stomata. The plant continues to be watered and is located in a sunny spot. What will the scientist observe?(1 point)
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The plant grows, flowers, and seeds.
The plant grows, flowers, and seeds.
The plant withers and dies.
The plant withers and dies.
The plant goes into hibernation.
The plant goes into hibernation.
The plant grows and thrives.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **The plant withers and dies.**
Blocking the stomata with petroleum jelly prevents the plant from being able to exchange gases (like carbon dioxide and oxygen) and transpire, which are essential processes for photosynthesis and water regulation. Without these processes, the plant would eventually unable to survive, leading to wilting and death.
Blocking the stomata with petroleum jelly prevents the plant from being able to exchange gases (like carbon dioxide and oxygen) and transpire, which are essential processes for photosynthesis and water regulation. Without these processes, the plant would eventually unable to survive, leading to wilting and death.