Clostridium – Section 1

6. The most toxic exotoxin is

A. tetanus toxin
B. diphtheria toxin
C. botulinum toxin
D. cholera toxin

Correct Answer: C. botulinum toxin

7. Which of the following species of Clostridium is predominantly saccharolytic?

A. C septicum
B. C perfringens
C. C novyi
D. All of these

Correct Answer: D. All of these

8. Stormy clot reaction is useful in the identification of

A. C tetani
B. C botulinum
C. C perfringens
D. C difficile

Correct Answer: C. C perfringens

9. Food poisoning strains of Clostridium perfringens belong to

A. type A
B. type B
C. type C
D. type D

Correct Answer: A. type A

10. Reddening of meat in cooked meat broth is produced by

A. C tetani
B. C histolyticum
C. Clostridium perfringens
D. C sporogenes

Correct Answer: C. Clostridium perfringens

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