The Order of 99

question 22

True/False

The order of 99.9% of the base pairs of all people is exactly the same.

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Definitions:

Botulism Exotoxin

A potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, responsible for the life-threatening illness botulism.

Muscle Spasms

Involuntary contractions of a muscle or group of muscles, often causing sudden pain and discomfort.

Bacterial Plasmids

Small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecules found in bacteria, separate from chromosomal DNA, that can replicate independently and often carry genes conferring antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotic Resistance

The ability of microorganisms to withstand the effects of antibiotics, making them ineffective at treating infections.