Clostridium botulinum produces a deadly toxin that stops muscle contractions by ____

a. destroying cell membranes
b. killing mitochondria
c. disrupting the structure of actin filaments
d. preventing ATP synthesis
e. blocking acetylcholine release


ANSWER: e

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