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 goes into hibernation.
The plant goes into hibernation.

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

The plant grows and thrives.

Answer 1

The most likely observation the scientist will make is: The plant withers and dies.

Blocking the stomata with petroleum jelly prevents the plant from exchanging gases effectively, disrupting processes like photosynthesis and respiration. This could lead to a lack of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and problems with water vapor release, causing the plant to ultimately wither and die over time, despite being watered and placed in a sunny spot.