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(B) In plants like $Lotus$ (Nelumbo),the leaves are $epistomatic$,meaning stomata are present only on the upper surface of the leaves. Coating the upp

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(B) In plants like $Lotus$ (Nelumbo),the leaves are $epistomatic$,meaning stomata are present only on the upper surface of the leaves. Coating the upper surface with wax will block these stomata,thereby inhibiting gaseous exchange ($CO_2$ uptake for photosynthesis and $O_2$ release) and stomatal transpiration. Since $Hydrilla$,$Pistia$,and $Vallisneria$ are aquatic plants with different stomatal distributions or adaptations (often $hypostomatic$ or submerged),the impact of waxing the upper surface is most critical in $Lotus$ where the upper surface is the primary site for gas exchange.

In which of the following plants would metabolism be hindered if the leaves are coated with wax on their upper surface?

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