Question

Which one of the following bacteria present in the soil produces a peculiar smell if it rains on perched soil?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

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.