A decrease in the amount of nitrogen to a culture of Clostridium botulinum would induce _____.
A)activation
B)germination
C)sporulation
D)outgrowth

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Clostridium botulinum is known to form endospores in response to nutrient deprivation, particularly a lack of readily available nitrogen. This process is called sporulation, and it allows the bacterium to survive in harsh environments until conditions improve. Therefore, a decrease in the amount of nitrogen would induce sporulation in Clostridium botulinum.

A Decrease in the Amount of Nitrogen to a Culture