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Toxins (saxitoxins) secreted by some dinoflagellates enter the body of human beings through food chain and result in

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Madness
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Paralysis
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Syphilis
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Plague
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Solution

The correct option is B Paralysis
Genus Alexandreum of dinoflagellates secretes neurotoxin saxitoxins which are the causative agents of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). Molluscs such as mussels and clams feed on a large number of dinoflagellates, human consumption of those molluscs causes paralysis.
Madness is a characteristic symptom of rabies which is caused by RNA virus “rabies virus” and is mostly spread through the bite of an infected dog.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease, caused by gram negative spirochete, Treponema pallidum.
Plague is caused by gram negative rod shaped bacteria. Yersinia pestis and is characterised by flu-like symptoms. It is transmitted by bites from infected fleas. So, the correct answer is option B.

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