Since the botulism toxin is a protein and is sensitive to denaturation, botulism food poisoning could be easily prevented by:

a. administration of antibiotics
b. boiling the food prior to consumption
c. prevention of fecal contamination
d. nothing; botox cannot be neutralized


Answer: b. boiling the food prior to consumption

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