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ericka1

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Which of the following is true of botulism toxin?
 A) It is inactivated when it enters the human gastrointestinal tract.
  B) It is secreted when the organism enters the human intestine.
  C) It is secreted by Staphylococcus aureus.
  D) It is destroyed by high temperatures.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the incubation period?
 A) It increases with the size of the organism.
  B) It is the same for the same genera.
  C) It differs for different pathogens.
  D) It changes in different climatic conditions.


manuelcastillo

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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