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Probably because it contains more than one type of poisonous chemical. There is a comprehensive Wikipedia article (see related link) - if you scroll down to the Biochemistry section under the Toxicity heading - you'll find a full explanation of the processes involved.

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Q: What makes the death cap mushroom so toxic?
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