Which of the following statements is (are)

INCORRECT about ricin?



a. Ricin is a naturally occurring toxic protein.
b. The use of ricin as a weapon is banned by
the Geneva Convention.
c. Ricin does not have an antidote.
d. Ricin is obtained from the castor-oil plant.
e. Ricin stops protein synthesis by blocking
the activity of DNA


E

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