Ricin facts for kids
Ricin is a poison. It is a highly toxic, naturally occurring protein. It is produced in the seeds of the castor oil plant Ricinus communis.
Images for kids
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A comparison of the similar structures of abrin-a (red) and ricin (blue)
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Castor oil seeds in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Economic Botany Collection
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A metal vial containing ricin from the 2003 ricin letters
See also
In Spanish: Ricina para niños
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