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Most plants produce something that is toxic to something else. In general a plant would produce toxins to counteract attacks on it (animals, insects etc.). Some specialized eaters would simply digest poison unharmed, where as others who eat the poison would be so ill that they stopped eating or even died.
The poison in plants vary.
Some produce Nicotine (Tobacco) and others produce Caffeine (Coffee). As a paradox of these plants self defense methods, we humans actually inhale and drink these and seem to enjoy it.
However, we would not get the last laugh if we tried our digestive system against plants producing Ricin. 0.5 Milli Gram is considered deadly dose for an adult human being. That is no more than 1-3 seeds of the Castor Bean plant
Ricin is however not the most dangerous compound/poison that exist naturally. Botulinum Toxin made by a bacteria is so lethal that only 90-270 Nano Gram is considered deadly dose for an average 90 kg person.
Ricin is a water-soluble protein that inhibits protein synthesis in animal cells, leading to their death. Seeds from the Castor Bean plant are bad news if eaten. One seed can kill a child. We are not the only sensitive animals. Four seeds will kill a rabbit, 5 a sheep, 6 an ox or horse, 7 a pig, 11 a dog, but it takes 80 to kill a duck. Ricin has been investigated for its potential use as an insecticide. There are some potential medicinal uses for ricin, since it is so cytotoxic. It might be useful in bone marrow transplant procedures, and as an anti-tumor agent.
It does not take long for to-days scientists to find a possible use for most "unwanted" compounds in plants and turn them "most wanted". Even Botulinum Toxin has found its way into medicine and is nowadays used in the drug Botox that is injected in order for some people to reduce wrinkles and look younger.
The plants want to protect themselves and we humans are not long to find a use for it.
What else can I help you with?
What toxin is produced by the bean of the Castor plant?
Ricin
What plants produce sucrose?
beet root, sugar cane and sweet potato produce sugar.
How is ricin made?
It doesn't "become" toxic, it starts out that way.
What are plants certain protists and monerans called?
Plants, certain protists, and monerans are collectively called autotrophs, as they are able to produce their own food through photosynthesis or other processes without needing to consume other organisms for nutrition.
What organism produces starch?
Plants are the primary organisms that produce starch through photosynthesis. They store excess glucose in the form of starch as an energy reserve. Other organisms, such as algae and certain bacteria, can also produce starch through similar biochemical processes.
Is it Legal to produce Ricin inside of your garage?
Probably not. Ricin is toxic.
Are castor bean plants dangerous?
Yes, it does kill people as it contain a deadly poison called ricin
Which plants produce heat as a natural process?
Certain plants, such as skunk cabbage and lotus, produce heat as a natural process through a phenomenon called thermogenesis.
What potent toxin is extracted from the castor bean?
ricin
Do shrimp produce their own food?
No animals are producers. Only plants and certain protists are producers.
Is a python a producer?
No animals are producers. Only plants and certain protists can produce food from light.
What is the deadlest poison from plants?
Which plant? The one that magically imbues retards with the ability to spell?
When did Wood Green ricin plot happen?
Wood Green ricin plot happened in 2003.
What is things which can move by breeze?
Certain plants produce seeds that can be taken by wind to reach farther areas.
What toxin is produced by the bean of the Castor plant?
Ricin
Do plants produce eggs or cones?
Plants produce eggs and sperm. In certain plants, like those of thephyla Coniferophyta (your basic pines), the eggs and/or sperm are contained in cones. Therefore cones are not sex cells, they are more like carriers of gametes.
What best describes ricin production?
The production of ricin is a low-tech endeavor requiring little time or funding.
