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
Botulism causes: 
Select and explain. 
A. Descending flaccid paralysis, B. Descending spastic paralysis, C. Ascending paralysis, D. Ascending spastic paralysis
A: Descending flaccid paralysis
Answer: A: Descending flaccid paralysis 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Descending flaccid paralysis (Ref: Harrison, 18th/e, 1201)* Botulism causes acute descending paralysis of flaccid type (Areflexia).