Ricin Is a Toxin Found in _____

question 9

Multiple Choice

Ricin is a toxin found in _____.

• A) canola-oil seeds
• B) castor-oil seeds
• C) gypsum-weed seeds
• D) sesame seeds
• E) sunflower seeds

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Definitions:

Folic Acid

A form of vitamin B9 that is essential for the production of healthy red blood cells and is particularly important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy.

Supplement

A product taken orally that contains one or more ingredients (such as vitamins or amino acids) that are intended to supplement one's diet and are not considered food.

Neural Tube Defects

Birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occur when the neural tube does not close completely during early fetal development.

Convulsant Disorders

Neurological conditions that are characterized by the occurrence of seizures or convulsions.