Putrefying bacteria act upon

Fats

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Carbohydrates

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Proteins

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Starch

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Solution

The correct option is C Proteins
Putrefying bacteria are bacteria that are involved in the putrefaction of living matter. They play important role in recycling nitrogen from dead organisms. They carry out anaerobic decomposition of organic matter. They act upon proteins. They use proteins as an energy source to decompose dead organisms and produce ammonium ions.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Proteins.'

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