Ricin is a toxin that is fatal to humans even in very small doses even if simply inhaled. Ricin has been used to produce large-scale death and injury. It is an example of __________.
A) a nuclear weapon
B) a weapon of mass destruction
C) terrorism
D) habeas corpus

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Ricin, a highly toxic substance derived from castor beans, can be used as a weapon of mass destruction due to its potential to cause significant harm or death in small quantities. It is not a nuclear weapon, a form of terrorism (though it can be used in terrorist acts), or related to habeas corpus, which is a legal principle concerning detention and the right to a court hearing.

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