15.  Following are differences between the tetanus and botulism  EXCEPT ( identify the false statement !!!) Group of answer choices tetanus toxin inhibits GABA release in contrast to Ac choline by botulism tetanus toxin is used for cosmetic and medicinal use ( migraine treatment ) tetanus could be initiated by puncture wound (rusty nail ) while botulism can be due to ingestion of contaminated food ( like honey contaminated with spores) tetanus toxin leads to spastic paralysis while botulism leads to flaccid paralysis

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Following are differences between the tetanus and botulism  EXCEPT ( identify the false statement !!!)
Group of answer choices
tetanus toxin inhibits GABA release in contrast to Ac choline by botulism
tetanus toxin is used for cosmetic and medicinal use ( migraine treatment )
tetanus could be initiated by puncture wound (rusty nail ) while botulism can be due to ingestion of contaminated food ( like honey contaminated with spores)
tetanus toxin leads to spastic paralysis while botulism leads to flaccid paralysis
botulism vaccine is not part of routine vaccination unlike tetanus ( DTaP)
 
16.  During nutrient uptake in an bacterial cell, altering a substance / chemical modification to prevent it from leaving is best described as,
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downhill process; energy independent
none of the above
simple diffusion
group translocation
facilitated diffusion
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