Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 24 - Diseases of the Nervous System - Self Quiz - Page 799: 18

Answer

(b)

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Clostridium botulinum, the causative agent of botulism, produces the most potent toxin known. Their ability to form toxin depends on the infection with a bacteriophage. Although their endospores are highly heat-resistant, their toxin can be inactivated by only a few minutes of boiling.
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