For Clostridium botulinum the z value is

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. From the four options given, select the most probable sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A. Foodborne Botulism is due to the preformed toxin in food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the human variety caused by types A, B, E B. Botulism is of three types- foodborne, infant and wound botulism. C. The source is usually various preserved foods- meat, fish, etc which exhibit signs of spoilage due to which often the storage cans may be inflated and may display bubbles on opening. D. Clostridium botulinum is non-invasive and its pathogenicity is due to the action of preformed toxin, the manifestations of which are collectively called botulism.

A

ABDC

B

DBAC

C

CABD

D

BADC

The F value for Clostridium botulinum is

A

8D

B

10D

C

12D

D

5D

Match the following. List 1 (Deficiency) List 2 (Vitamin) A. Common Cold 1. Haemophilis pertussis B. Food Poisoning 2. Rhino Virus C. Whooping Cough 3. Streptococcus D. Sore throat 4. Clostridium Botulinum

A

A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3

B

A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1

C

A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3

D

A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1

Consider the following statements with respect to Avian botulism: 1. Avian botulism is a serious neuromuscular illness of birds. 2. It is caused by a toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. 3. No case of Avian botulism is ever reported in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Which of the following is true about clostridium botulinum?

A

It is at a pH of 4.5

B

Foods containing this require good heat treatment

C

One millionth of a gram of toxin produced also will kill man

D

All of the mentioned

How much time is required by spores of Clostridium botulinum to be killed by moist heat at 1200C?

A

2 hours

B

4 to 20 minutes

C

24 hours

D

6-7 hours

For Clostridium botulinum type A toxin, 1 MLD for a mouse is ____________

A

2.5 X 10-5 µg

B

4 X 10-5 µg

C

6 X 10-2 µg

D

5 µg

Where is Clostridium botulinum most commonly found?

A

Improperly processed canned food

B

Improperly processed frozen food

C

Improperly processed boiled food

D

Improperly processed dried food

Which of the following microorganisms are responsible for causing food poisoning?
1. Clostridium botulinum
2. Trichinella spiralis
3. Ascaris lumbricoides
4. Staphylococus aureus
Select the correct answer

A

1 and 2

B

2 and 4

C

1 and 4

D

3 and 4

Which of the following is not true about Clostridium Botulinum?

A

Improperly canned food is contaminated by this bacteria

B

Honey is contaminated by this bacteria

C

This bacteria attacks children who do not have a normal immune system

D

Low acid vegetables are affected by this bacteria

For Clostridium botulinum the z value is

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