Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321897398
Author: Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, David A. Stahl, Thomas Brock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 31.9, Problem 1MQ
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Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens belong to the class of gram-negative, anaerobic bacteria that mostly contaminate canned and packaged food products. The food poisoning caused by the species of this bacterium leads to a very serious form of poisoning. The bacteria also produce endospores in the dormant state which are highly resistant structures.
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