Chp 5-Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
How do bacteria make us feel ill ?
A
1)They produce toxins ( Small doses of poison )
2) They produce waste
Producing and releasing these toxins destroys and weakens our healthy cells and will make us feel ill
2
Q
What is clostridium botulinum ?
A
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium which produces a toxin. It is in not well-produced canned foods but now a days doctors use “botox” in health care treatments.
