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Botulisrn caused by Clostridium botulinum affects the

(a) spleen 

(b) intestine 

(c) lymph glands

(d) neuromuscular junction

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The correct option is (d) neuromuscular junction.

Explanation:

Clostridium botulinum bacterium causes food poisoning (botulism). Clostridium is an obligate anaerobic endospore-forming Gram positive, rod-shaped bacterium. This bacterium produces an exotoxin which is highly toxic for the synaptic ends of the nerves where it blocks the release of acetylcholine. Later is a chemical necessary for the transmission of nerve impulse across the synapses.

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