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A secondary metabolite that acts as a toxin is:

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Carotenoid
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Curcumin
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Abrin
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Monoterpene
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Solution

The correct option is C Abrin
Abrin is a poisonous secondary metabolite found in the seeds of rosary pea.
Carotenoids are pigments found in plants, certain fungi and algae.
Curcumin is a constituent present in turmeric which is used in drugs.
Monoterpenes belong to the class of terpenoids which are a class of secondary metabolites. They are aromatic in nature and are used in soaps and perfumes.

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