Botulism is a disease caused by the production of a potent neurotoxin by bacteria of the genus
A)Staphylococcus.
B)Klebsiella.
C)Salmonella.
D)Clostridium.

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Botulism is caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which produces a potent neurotoxin that can cause paralysis and even death in severe cases. Staphylococcus, Klebsiella, and Salmonella do not produce the botulinum toxin and are not associated with cases of botulism.

Botulism Is a Disease Caused by the Production of a Potent