Robbie and Saurab are pre-med and pre-pharmacy students, respectively. They complain to their biology professor that they should not have to study plants because plants have little relevance to their chosen professions. Which adaptations of land plants are likely to cause human health problems and provide Robbie with future patients?

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Defences against herbivory can lead to the production of compounds that may cause allergies or toxic reactions in humans. Adaptations related to wind dispersal of pollen can lead to pollen allergies, providing future patients for Robbie.

Robbie and Saurab Are Pre-Med and Pre-Pharmacy Students, Respectively