Which bacteria produce the botulism toxin?

a. Clostridium
b. Salmonella
c. Escherichia
d. Staphylococcus


Ans: a. Clostridium

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a. catabolism of sugars b. ATP c. catabolism of fats d. the sun e. catabolism of sugars, fats, and proteins

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The electron transport chain begins when ____________________ or ____________________ are oxidized

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In the lab, the urine specimen is spread on an agar plate with antibiotic discs placed to determine antimicrobial susceptibility. Following incubation, the clear area around each disc is measured. What term describes the observed area of antimicrobial action around each disc?

A. zone of inhibition B. zone of susceptibility C. zone of resistance D. antibiogram

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