Can someone explain the chemical reaction of Botulism?

Subject: Can someone explain the chemical reaction of Botulism?

Date: Thu Oct 18 11:44:43 2007
Posted by Louisa
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I was wondering what the chemical reaction is, that occurs in the production 
of botulin toxin.  Is it enzymatic? I know that as bacteria grows it releases 
the botulin toxin anaerobically, but is there a reaction that produces oxygen? 
why does the can swell? I am not currently a student. I am just a curious 
individual, that could not find an answer by searching the internet.

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