Ricin is a highly toxic protein that is extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis). It acts as a potent inhibitor of protein synthesis within cells, leading to cell death. Even in very small amounts, ricin can be lethal if ingested, inhaled, or injected.
Ricin is primarily dangerous due to its high toxicity and the relative ease of extracting it from castor beans. While castor oil, which is derived from the same plant,


