Leaves of a healthy potted plants were coated with Vaseline. Select the correct options.

It will not get oxygen for respiration.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

No effect on the plant.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

It will not get carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Upward movement of water and minerals would be hampered due to lack of transpiration.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct options are
A
It will not get oxygen for respiration.

B
No effect on the plant.

D
Upward movement of water and minerals would be hampered due to lack of transpiration.

Vaseline will block the pores in the leaf. This plant will not remain healthy for a long time as
(a) It will not get oxygen for respiration.
(b) It will not get carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
(c) Upward movement of water and minerals would be hampered due to lack of transpiration.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline to block the stomata. Why will the plant not remain healthy for long?

Q. Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline; will this plant remain healthy for long?

All plants give out oxygen during the day and carbon dioxide during night do you agree with the statement give reasons. And also tell if leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with Vaseline all the plant remain healthy for a long time give reasons

Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with Vaseline to block the stomata. What will happen to yhoth plants after few days?

Question 45
Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline. Will this plant remain healthy for long? Give reasons for your answer.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program