How Does Infection with Clostridium Tetani Produce the Characteristic Muscle

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Essay

How does infection with Clostridium tetani produce the characteristic muscle contractions of tetanus?

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Definitions:

Viable/Fertile Offspring

Offspring that are capable of surviving to maturity and reproducing, indicating successful genetic compatibility between parents.

Reinforcement

Reinforcement refers to the increase of reproductive isolation between populations through selection against hybrid offspring.

Pre-mating Isolation

Mechanisms that prevent mating or fertilization between potential breeding pairs, contributing to species separation and evolution.

Allopatric

Referring to populations of a species that are geographically separated, leading to genetic divergence and potentially speciation.