URGENT Students conducting an experiment on plants in science class have applied petroleum jelly to the leaves of a plant. What impact will this have on the water cycle?

A.It will reduce the rate of both photosynthesis and transpiration.

B.The root will be unable to perform transpiration from chemical irritation.

C.The leaves will be unable to absorb most of the water for the plant.

D.It will help reduce evaporation and increase the rate of photosynthesis.