Ricin is
a. a substance found in castor bean seeds.
b. a polysaccharide extracted from rice.
c. an ingredient in many paints and cosmetics.
d. a protein that inactivates ribosomes.
e. a substance found in castor bean seeds and a
protein that inactivates ribosomes.
Answer: e
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