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

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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 minuerals would be hampered due to lack of transpiration.
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