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All about Abrus precatorius seeds are true, except

A
Also called Indian liquorice
B
Active principle is N-methyl tryptophan
C
Inhibits protein synthesis of cells
D
Symptoms resemble cobra snake bite
High-Yield Explanation
The plant is found all over India. Though all pas of the plant are poisonous, the seeds are commonly used as poison. They are of the size of a small pea and have an average weight of 120 mg. They are egg-shaped, having bright scarlet colour with a large black spot at one pole. Seeds may be white with black spot, all black, yellow or blue. The seeds contain an active principle abrin, a thermolabile toxalbumin and its actions resemble those of viperine snake bite with intense local symptoms and haemorrhages followed by general symptoms. In addition to this, seeds contain poisonous proteins, fat-splitting enzymes, abrussic acid, haemagglutinin and a quantity of urease. Ref: Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine, 5th edition pg : 477

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