Clostridium botulinum is a strict anaerobe; that is, it is killed by the molecular oxygen (O2) present in air. Humans can die of botulism from eating foods in which C. botulism is growing. How does this bacterium survive on plants picked for human consumption? Why are home-canned foods most often the source of botulism?

Q: Which of the following is an organism involved in nitrification? Nitrosomonas Clostridium…

A: According to the question, we have to find out which of the following is an organism involved in…

Q: A friend who has lakefront property and who cherishes her lush, green lawn complains of green,…

A: The term "microbiome" refers to the grouping of all microorganisms that naturally reside on or…

Q: You have 2 organisms, A and B. One is an obligate aerobe and the other is an obligate anaerobe. You…

A: Microorganisms are categorized based on their oxygen requirement: Obligate aerobes Obligate…

Q: Why is it important for the commercial canning process to destroy the endospores of Clostridium…

A: An endospore is basically a dormant, tough and non-reproductive structure produced by some bacteria.

Q: Is the plasmodium falciparum a facultative anaerobe? If not, what would it be?

A: Plasmodium falciparum is a protozoan parasite, that is the causative agent of the most severe form…

Q: Here are four toxins: diphtheria toxin, cholera toxin, tetanus toxin, and exfoliative toxin. Choose…

A: Introduction A toxin is a poisonous substance or harmful substance produced within living cells or…

Q: The major trigger of endospore formation in Bacillus is nutrient deprivation. Without the…

A: Endospore is defined as a type of dormant, non-productive structure formed by various types of…

Q: Account for the fact that boiling does not destroy botulism spores but does inactivate botulinum…

A: ADVENT OF BOTULISM:        A lethal bacteria 'Clostridium botulinum' secretes a toxin through food…

Q: Why does C. diphtheriae have such a high requirement for iron as the  organism is aerobic?

A: The Diptheria toxin contains large amounts of amino nitrogen and catalyzes a chemical reaction in…

Q: A 9 year old boy with cystic fibrosis – a genetic disease that causes a number of problems,…

A: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder caused by inherited mutation in the copies of the gene…

Q: Why is an organism such as Staphylococcus adapted to growth on the human skin whereas the…

A: An organism is able to grow well in an environment which it find suitable in terms of pH and…

Q: Why is the cause of death similar in tetanus and botulism?

A: Step 1 Botulism and tetanus both are acute neurological diseases in humans as well as animals.…

Q: Signs and symptoms from this organism are as follows: Intense itching and a localized rash that may…

A: Signs and symptoms: These are defined as the abnormalities in the body that is indicative of of a…

Q: If Clostridium botulinum is an anaerobe, how might botulinum toxin get into food?

A: Answer: Clostridium botulinum is the bacteria which is responsible to cause botulism in humans. This…

Q: Why do botulism and tetanus show such opposing symptoms?

A: Botulism and tetanus are two neurological disorders in man and animals caused by the neurotoxins…

Q: How do microbes differ in their response to oxygen levels? Why would they differ? What enzymes are…

A: Microbes, or microorganisms, are small, single-celled organisms that are ubiquitous in the…

Q: Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Enterobacteriaceae? Group of answer choices…

A: Enterobacterium is a family of gram negative bacterium, facultative anaerobe, non spore forming…

Q: What is botulism?

A: Any infectious agent or microorganism (Virus, bacterium, protozoa, ETC) that can cause disease is a…

Q: Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with bacteria that form endospores?   tetanus…

A: Endospores are dormant non-reproductive structures produced by the bacteria which are not true…

Q: All of the following are true about Caused by the anaerobic ba The etiologic agent stays com…

A: Gangrene is the death of soft tissues.It is caused by a loss of blood supply to these tissues.

Q: The reason why it is critical to cease Tempeh fermentation prior to the sporulation of molds is…

A: A fermented soy food known as Tempeh is made from soy beans that have been fermented. It is a…

Q: Give one example of a cereal/legume product that can be fermented by molds. Explain.

A: In many regions of the globe, fermented meals made from the most popular varieties of grains are…

Q: Salmonella typhi is a facultative anaerobe. Explain why.

A: Salmonella is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria that are rod-shaped (bacillus) and belong to the…

Q: You, a hospital administrator, are confronted by a news reporter who asks about an outbreak in your…

A: Here portrayed a critical epidemic of Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic spore-forming microbes, in…

Q: Characterize and give a brief description of the following bacteria:  Pseudomonas Salmonella typhi

A: Bacteria are the prokaryotes which are unicellular and don't have nucleus and othee organelle in…

Q: Which of the following bacterial species is considered normal flora of the mouth? O 1) Streptococcus…

A: The oral microflora is a collection of microorganisms that live in the mouth. There are about 700…

Q: hat are the components of a carbon-free broth or minimum medium for Bacillus subtillus ? An example…

A: Nutrient media is used for the growth of different microorganisms in laboratory.

Q: Why is it important to determine the number of mesophilic spores in a food ingredient?

A: Sometimes  spore forming mesophilic bacteria found in food ingradient, mainly in dairy product. It…

Q: How is it possible for strict anaerobic bacteria to cause a disease in humans? Strict anaerobe…

A: An anaerobic organism is a organism who does not require molecular oxygen for the  growth.

Q: Why do gram-positive bacteria not produce endotoxins?

A: ExotoxinsThey are proteineous substances that are produced within the bacterium as a byproduct of…

Q: A microorganism found living under conditions of high ________ is a barophile.   carbon dioxide…

A: A microorganisms naturally grow in conditions that are far from optimal, which causes them to become…

Q: How do the unique structural characteristics of mycoplasmas relate to their bacterial morphology?

A: Mycoplasmas are fast-growing bacteria that do not have a cell wall. They belong to the class…

Q: A microbiologist is troubleshooting a batch of home-brewed ale that did not ferment properly. She…

A: Fermentation is a process that helps break down large organic molecules via the action…

Q: rum 2. Metallosphaera sedula 3. Lactobacillus acidophilus

A: Metabolism is a term that refers to all chemical events that take place in order for cells and…

Q: Which TWO of the following describe Candida albicans?     Can cause MRSA in young children…

A: Candida albicans is one of the most common sources of fungal infections in human beings. The term…

Q: Campylobacter and Heliobacter are both members of the class epsilonproteobacteria. Which structure…

A: Both bacteria are gram negative, motile, rod shaped and microaerophilic.

Q: Name the bacteria (Clostridium botulinum) that causes botulism.

A: The diseases caused by the virus are viral diseases. There are various bacteria that are harmless…

Q: Define the following terms: a. endotoxin b. periplasmic space c. slime layer d. lipopolysaccharide…

A: A.)Endotoxin : are heat stable lipopolusachaaride protein complexes which form structural components…