A) a facultative anaerobe
B) an obligate anaerobe
C) a facultative aerobe
D) an obligate aerobe
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
The bacterium Clostridium botulinum, causing botulism (a form of food poisoning) is an obligate anaerobic, endospore forming, Gram positive, rod-shaped bacterium found in soil and in many fresh water sediments. This bacterium produces a toxin, called botulinum toxin, which is the most toxic substance known (causes fatal food poisoning) but in minute doses, it is used to treat certain conditions involving muscle dysfunction.
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