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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 and thrives.
The plant grows and thrives.
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.
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The plant withers and dies.
Blocking the stomata prevents CO2 uptake (and reduces transpiration), so photosynthesis stops and the plant cannot make the sugars it needs to grow and survive.
Blocking the stomata prevents CO2 uptake (and reduces transpiration), so photosynthesis stops and the plant cannot make the sugars it needs to grow and survive.
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