Botulism results from ingestion of a heat-labile protein exotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum . Which of the following BEST explains why proper home-canning procedures prevent botulism?

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Botulism results from ingestion of a heat-labile protein exotoxin produced by  Clostridium botulinum . Which of the following BEST explains why proper home-canning procedures prevent botulism?

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They apply temperatures high enough to destroy bacterial spores that would otherwise germinate and produce toxin.

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They create anaerobic conditions that inhibit  C. botulinum  spore germination.

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They denature the botulinum toxin by lowering the pH of the food.

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They eliminate all microorganisms, allowing natural preservatives in food to prevent toxin formation.

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