The mode of action of "Botox" made by Clostridium botulinum is to
A) block release of acetylcholine.
B) stimulate excess release of acetylcholinesterase.
C) inhibit acetylcholinesterase.
D) break down acetylcholine.
E) damage nerve fibers.

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Botox works by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contraction, leading to temporary muscle paralysis.

The Mode of Action of "Botox" Made by Clostridium Botulinum