The bacteria that cause botulism CANNOT live in the presence of
A) carbon dioxide.
B) oxygen.
C) glucose.
D) alcohol.
E) ATP.

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The bacteria that cause botulism are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of oxygen. Therefore B) oxygen is the best choice. Carbon dioxide, glucose, alcohol, and ATP do not directly affect the growth and survival of these bacteria.

The Bacteria That Cause Botulism CANNOT Live in the Presence