This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteriology, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Botulism is a disease of \nSelect and explain. \nA. Neural transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum, B. Muscular transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum, C. Neuromuscular transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum, D. Non neuromuscular transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Clostridium botulinum produces a powerful exotoxin. It acts by blocking the production or release of acetylcholine at the synapses and neuromuscular junction. Thus blocks neuromuscular transmission. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Page no: 269", 'role': 'assistant'}]