Question

name the following decomposition of organic matter, especially protein, by microorganisms resulting in the production of foul-smelling matter

Answer 1

The decomposition of organic matter, especially protein, by microorganisms resulting in the production of foul-smelling matter is known as Putrefaction.

It is the proliferation of microorganisms within a body after death causing the breakdown and decomposition of tissues and organic matter.

This also produces numerous gases on account of fermentation by the bacteria.This further leads to bloating or swelling up of the body.

Also body discolouration is observed due to the action of enzymes on gallbladder,pancreas and liver, also due to the release of bile pigments.