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
Botulism is a disease of 
Select and explain. 
A. 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
C: Neuromuscular transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum
Answer: C: Neuromuscular transmission caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium botulinum 
Explanation: 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