I think that the fact that it is a cookie mining lab it would not apply at all in the real world but the pros and cons on one hand. pros the flat toothpick will make bigger chucks come off and easier to mine,but the cons are that the flat toothpick will not be as precise as a normal toothpick and may make the cookie not usable.
this is not my answer i did some research and came up with this sorry it is so late and i hope it helped:)<span>
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The right Answer is <u>NITROGEN </u>
Nitrogen is quantitatively the most important nutrient that plants acquire from the soil. It is well established that plant roots take up nitrogen compounds of low molecular mass, including ammonium, nitrate, and amino acids. ... Intact protein also was taken up into root cells most likely via endocytosis.
Thus I prove that my answer is true.
If you're referring to an organism like a skunk or a squid, yes. It is useful because it can disorient a predator so the prey can get away safely.