Question

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)
Responses

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.

Answer 1

The plant withers and dies.

Explanation: Blocking the stomata prevents CO2 from entering and reduces transpiration. Without CO2 the plant cannot photosynthesize (make sugars), so it cannot sustain growth and will eventually wither and die.