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Which one of the following bacteria present in the soil produces a peculiar smell if it rains on perched soil? |
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Answer» Streptomyces bacteria in the soil produces a peculiar smell if it rains. These streptomyces bacteria PRESENT in soil produces spores in dry soil. These PORES during formation releases a chemical called geosmin into the soil. The geosmin when COMES in contact with water after a heavy rainfall produces a scent smell. |
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