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Botulism is a disease of

A
Neural transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum
B
Muscular transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum
C
Neuromuscular transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum
D
Non neuromuscular transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum
High-Yield Explanation
Clostridium botulinum produces a powerful exotoxin. It acts by blocking the production or release of acetylcholine at the synapses and neuromuscular junction. Thus blocks neuromuscular transmission. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Page no: 269

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