16.
Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning. It results when a
substance called botulinus toxin, produced by bacteria, prevents the
release of acetylcholine from motor nerve fibres. The effect is
A. contraction of all skeletal muscles, resulting in paralysis
B. the inability of ATP to be released
C. a decrease in pH due to buildup of lactic acid
D. the failure of muscles to be stimulated