Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline to block the stomata. Will this plant remain healthy for long ? State three reasons for your answer.

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No, plant would not stay healthy.
1. There will not be major carbon dioxide.
2. oxygen exchange for photosynthesis and/or respiration.
3. There will not be any transpiration resulting in the accumulation of water in the plant.

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