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Some plants have thorns that hurt when you are stabbed with them, some plants cause allergic reactions, and some plants are poisonous to eat and/or touch. Plants are very helpful in life but some really are not.

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What are some plants that are not helpful to people?

There are very few plants that do not have a helpful side. Dodder, a parasidic plant that grows on other plants and has 100 plus species, is one. Weeds, defined as any plant that is growing in a place where it is not wanted, are other unhelpful plants; however, they may be helpful if grown in a place where they are wanted.


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Bacteria can be helpful in various ways, such as aiding in digestion, producing vitamins, breaking down organic matter in the environment, and helping plants acquire nutrients. Some bacteria also contribute to the production of foods like yogurt and cheese through fermentation.


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Protists can be both helpful and harmful. Some protists are beneficial as they play key roles in ecosystems, such as being primary producers in marine environments. However, some protists can also be harmful pathogens that cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants.


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What are the three ways in which pollination can occur?

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