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?

options:

The plant grows and thrives.

The plant goes into hibernation.

The plant grows, flowers, and seeds.

The plant withers and dies.

1 answer

The scientist will observe that the plant withers and dies.