Botox Is a Toxin Produced by the Bacterium Clostridium Botulinum

Botox is a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.When ingested with tainted food,botox can cause distress by paralyzing the intestines,and,in high doses,can kill by paralyzing muscles needed for breathing and heartbeat.Why would botox be an adaptation for Clostridium botulinum?

A) Botox allows the bacteria to gain more food.
B) Botox allows the bacteria to gain more oxygen.
C) Botox prevents antibiotics from entering the gut.
D) Botox prevents the intestines from removing the bacteria.
E) Botox prevents other bacteria from entering the gut.