This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteria, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Botulism causes: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Descending flaccid paralysis, B. Descending spastic paralysis, C. Ascending paralysis, D. Ascending spastic paralysis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Descending flaccid paralysis (Ref: Harrison, 18th/e, 1201)* Botulism causes acute descending paralysis of flaccid type (Areflexia).", 'role': 'assistant'}]