The foul smell from a body specially during a sultry summer is due to the action of on sweat ........

General Studies (CGL) General Science

The foul smell from a body specially during a sultry summer is due to the action of ______ on sweat.

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SSC CGL 12th April 2022 Shift-1

melanin

moisture

bacteria

virus

- The foul smell from a body during hot weather is primarily due to bacteria breaking down sweat.

- Option 1: Melanin - This pigment is responsible for color in skin, hair, and eyes, not smell.

- Option 2: Moisture - Sweat is mostly water and does not have a strong odor itself.

- Option 3: Bacteria - Bacteria on the skin break down sweat, producing a distinct odor. This is why deodorants and antiperspirants are used.

- Option 4: Virus - Viruses cause infections, but they do not usually cause body odor.

Option 3 - Bacteria is correct. .

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