Question

The bacterial decomposition of nitrogenous organic compounds in the absence of abundant oxygen usually results in the formation of substance of offensive odour, chiefly sulphur compounds. Such anaerobic decomposition is called
A) Putrefaction
B) Nitrification
C) Denitrification
D) N2 fixation

Answer 1

denitrification is the ans

Answer 2

Answer: The bacterial decomposition of nitrogenous organic compounds in absence of oxygen which results in the formation of substances of offensive odor, chiefly sulfur compounds. Such anaerobic decomposition is called Putrefaction.

Explanation: Putrefaction is defined as the decay of organic matter by microorganisms in absence of oxygen resulting in a foul smell. It involves the decomposition of proteins and the breakdown of tissues.

• Putrefying bacteria play an important role in recycling nitrogen from dead organisms.
• Factors that affect the putrefaction are -

1. Temperature- The rate of putrefaction increases with the temperature rise.
2. Light- It inhibits the process of putrefaction.
3. Age- Dead remains of young people putrifies more quickly than people who die in old age.
4. Cause of death - Bodies of people who die because of some infection putrify at a faster rate.

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