Botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum affects

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Neuromuscular junctions

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Solution

The correct option is D Neuromuscular junctions
Botulism is a serious disease caused by the botulinum toxin. It is a type of food poisoning. It affects neuromuscular junctions and causes paralysis. It occurs due to the saprophytic bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. The bacteria produce the toxin which first paralysis the face and progress to limbs.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Neuromuscular junctions.'

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