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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Responses

The plant grows, flowers, and seeds.
The plant grows, flowers, and seeds.

The plant grows and thrives.
The plant grows and thrives.

The plant withers and dies.
The plant withers and dies.

The plant goes into hibernation.

Answer 1

In this experiment, since the petroleum jelly blocks the stomata on the leaves, the plant will be unable to effectively exchange gases, specifically oxygen and carbon dioxide. This will impede the process of photosynthesis and respiration. As a result, the plant will likely suffer from a lack of carbon dioxide, leading to hindered growth and potential death.

Therefore, the correct response is: The plant withers and dies.