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Food poisoning is commonly caused by which species of Clostridium?(a) Clostridium butyricum(b) Clostridium tetani(c) Clostridium perfringes(d) Clostridium botulinumI had been asked this question in unit test.My doubt is from Bacterial Diseases in Humans-2 topic in chapter Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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The correct choice is (d) Clostridium botulinum

Easiest explanation: Clostridium botulinum COMMONLY causes food poisoning in HUMAN beings. Clostridium tetani and Clostridium perfringes CAUSE tetanus and GANGRENE RESPECTIVELY. Clostridium butyricum is a great prebiotic for our gut and maintains the health of our brain.



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