Which of the following produces the most deadly toxins known? a) listeria monocytogenesb) mycobacterium lepraec) clostridium tetanid) chlamydia trachomatise) clostridium botulinum

E) Clostridium botulinum

Explanation:

Botulinum toxin, is the deadly toxins known, is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is an obligate anaerobe that is commonly found in the environment. It causes deadly neuroparalytic illness. This result in weakness and paralysis of the muscle. It is transmitted through animal foods such as meat, fish and others.

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