Prophages are responsible for production of the toxins found in:
A)Staphylococcus aureus
B)Micrococcus luteus
C)Clostridium botulinum
D)Streptococcus lactis

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Prophages are responsible for encoding genes for toxins in specific bacterial species. In the case of Clostridium botulinum, prophages are responsible for encoding the genes for botulinum toxin, which is one of the deadliest substances known to man. Therefore, the best choice is C, as the other bacteria do not produce toxins that are encoded by prophages.

Prophages Are Responsible for Production of the Toxins Found In