Which bacteria on organic matter bring about the decomposition and release ammonia?

Lactobacillus bacteria

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Putrefying bacteria

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Ammonifying bacteria

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Putrefying bacteria
Putrefying bacteria are the bacteria involved in the putefaction of living matter.
Putrefying bacteria use amino acids or urea as an energy source to decompose dead organisms. In the process, they produce ammonium ions and release ammonia.

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