NYT Poison found naturally in castor beans (5) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from October 16, 2024
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Updated Oct 16, 2024
Let’s find the answers to Poison found naturally in castor beans (5) NYT for the 16 October 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with R and end with N, and the possible solutions are RADON,RAMIN,RICIN.
The answer is RICIN.
The crossword clue "Poison found naturally in castor beans" with the answer "RICIN" refers to a highly toxic protein found in the seeds of the castor oil plant. Ricin is a potent toxin that can cause severe harm if ingested, inhaled, or injected, as it disrupts protein synthesis in cells, leading to cell death.
Even a small amount of ricin can be fatal to humans and animals. The substance is extracted from the castor bean during the production of castor oil, although the oil itself is safe after proper processing. Due to its toxicity, ricin has been studied for potential use in bioterrorism, though such cases are rare.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on October 16, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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