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Bacterial Toxins Are Chemical Products Made by Bacteria

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Bacterial toxins are chemical products made by bacteria. A person ingests some honey containing Clostridium botulinum. The C. botulinum is actively growing and releases toxin in the honey. The person becomes ill from ingesting the toxin. This is an example of a/an ______.


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Components in Series

A configuration where components are connected end-to-end in such a way that the failure of one component results in the failure of the entire system.

System Reliability

The probability that a system, including all individual components and processes, will perform its required functions without failure under stated conditions for a specified period of time.

Four-Component Product

A product that is made up of four distinct parts or elements, requiring a detailed product and process design.

Component Reliabilities

The probability that individual components of a system will perform their required functions for a specified period under stated conditions.

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