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23 May, 09:08

Protists from which of the following taxonomic groups are most likely to lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning? Protists from which of the following taxonomic groups are most likely to lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning?

A. Toxoplasma

B. Plasmodium

C. Euglena

D. Giardia

E. Dinoflagellata

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  1. 23 May, 09:23
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    Paralytic shellfish poisoning.

    Explanation:

    The taxonomic group which is more likely to cause shellfish poisoning is:

    E. Dinoflagellata.

    Paralytic shell fish poisoning is a serious food poisoning caused by consuming poisonous shell fishes. The shell fish become toxic due to contamination by dinoflagellates that secrete harmful toxins such as cyanides.

    Paralytic shellfish poisoning leads to blockage of sodium channel resulting in paralysis of alimentary canal and respiratory muscles in severe case leading to death of the person
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