The condition which is most likely to cause death of a botulism patient is Respiratory failure.
Explanation:
The causal organism of Botulism is the bacteria <em>Clostridium botulinum.</em>
It is usually found in canned food and causes a very severe food poisoning.
The bacteria release botulinum toxin on reaching the intestine of the person and from their the toxins are absorbed into the blood.
Botulism mainly effects the neuromuscular system of the body. .
The basic symptoms of botulism is characterised by weaknes in limbs , jaws and eyes.
A decreased muscular activity sometimes causes constipation due to slowed down peristalsis.
Sometimes nausea , vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
If left untreated and in severe cases, the toxins may proceed to effect the respiratory muscle thus hindering the proper breathing and gaseous exchange.
A further damage could result in the respiratory failure.
<h3><u>Answer;</u></h3>
The bacteria require less energy to make offspring,
They do not need a partner
Also the reproduction is faster and rapid compared to sexual reproduction.
<h3><u>Explanation</u>;</h3>
- Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that involves one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent.
- In sexual reproduction, on the other hand, two parents are involved, who produce reproductive cells called gametes that unite to form an offspring.
- <em><u>E. coli is a bacteria that reproduces asexually. An asexual reproducing organism can produce many offspring in a short period of time without utilizing energy to find a mate</u></em><u>. </u>
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