Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline. Will this

1.	Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline. Will this plant remain healthy for long ? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer» This plant will not remain healthy for a long time because : (i) It will not get oxygen for respiration. (ii) It will not get carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. (iii) Upward movement of water and minerals would be hampered due to lack of transpiration.

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

Answer»

This plant will not remain healthy for a long time because :

(i) It will not get oxygen for respiration.

(ii) It will not get carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

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