Question

Clostridium botulinum is a pathogenic organism that has been shown to be of some benefit as well being potentially dangerous to humans. it was first discovered as one type of food poisoning, but it is now being used by cosmetic surgeons as a way to remove wrinkles. this organisms is best classified as a

Answer 1

Bacterium // Not all bacteria are solely pathogens.This one causes food poisioning and is also used for Botox injections.

Answer 2

Answer: Bacterium

Step-by-step explanation:

Clostridium botulinum is an anaerobic spore forming bacterium which produces protein with characteristic neurotoxicity.

Under certain conditions the bacterium becomes very harmful after releasing the toxins and causes food poisoning.

This bacteria is also used as botox injects to remove wrinkles.The injected injection stops the skin from causing wrinkles by restricting the facial muscles from contracting.