What happens to ricin in the plant in which it is found?
A) it is hydrolyzed and the amino acids that result are used to make new proteins
B) it is complexed with carbohydrates to make a cell wall component
C) it is broken down into monosaccharides that are then used to generate ATP
D) it is hydrolyzed into fatty acids which are further hydrolyzed to make steroids
E) it is hydrolyzed and the nucleotides that result are used to make DNA and RNA

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Ricin is a protein toxin found in castor beans. When it is in the plant, it is likely to be hydrolyzed (broken down by water) and the resulting amino acids may be used to make new proteins.

What Happens to Ricin in the Plant in Which It