Question

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

• A. It will not get oxygen for respiration.
• B. No effect on the plant.
• C. It will not get carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
• D. Upward movement of water and minerals would be hampered due to lack of transpiration.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

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.