GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HUMAN BODY AND REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Food Poisoning (Botulism) is caused by infection of a species of -
A
Rhizobium
B
Clostridium
C
Azotobacter
D
Lacto bacillus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Clostridium botulinum produces botulinum toxin and causes botulism, a rare disease manifested as various clinical syndromes ranging from food poisoning, wound infection to infant botulism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Clostridium perfringens is an anaerobic, spore forming bacteria that is widely distributed in the environment and frequently occurs in the intestines of humans and many domestic and wild animals. Spores of this organism are found in soil, sediments, and areas subject to human or animal fecal pollution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Botulism is a rare but deadly form of food poisoning. It is caused by a bacteria (clostridium botulinum) that is found all over, even in soil and water. Botulism can happen when: You eat low-acid foods that are not properly canned or preserved at home.

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