Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)INCORRECT About Ricin

question 17

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Policies

Guidelines or principles adopted by an organization or government to direct decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

Authoritarian

A governing system or leadership style characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.

Democratic

Pertaining to a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Laissez-faire

An economic principle advocating minimal governmental interference in the free market and the economic affairs of individuals.