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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

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BRIEF: How does is Ricin different than a bacterium?


QUESTION:
How does is Ricin different than a bacterium?

ANSWER:
Ricin is a single protein. A bacterium is a single cell organism made up of thousands of different proteins and other natural chemicals.