2006-11-26 09:34:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No. Anthrax is a spore that is found everywhere (in the dirt). Ricin is some sort of poison.
2006-11-26 09:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Ricin is a derivative of Castor Beans. It is a very deadly poison. Here's a link to some reading on the subject.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricin
Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It can also be very deadly. Here's a link to some reading on that subject.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthrax
2006-11-27 00:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by James P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ricin is a chemical poison. Anthrax is a biological agent. Your question is like asking "Is rat poison in the flu?"
2006-11-26 20:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Anthrax is a spore, but there are several typs of Anthrax, not all of which are deadly.
Ricin is a derivative of castor oil and and is a strong toxin.
2006-11-26 18:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by jonmorritt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2006-11-26 17:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by goodtimesgladly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋