Plant A would go through photosynthesis quicker than Plant B because it is essential for plants to receive a good amount of sunlight to create food (go through photosynthesis).
Pathogens are harmful because they are tiny organisms like a bacterium, a fungi, or a virus that causes people to be sick. It causes diseases like the rhinovirus which is the cause of common cold. It is commonly found in hospital wastes and even the water used in swimming.