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Physical Properties of Soil

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Which is not a function of humus?

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Humus kills the harmful bacteria present in soil

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Humus greatly influences the soil structure of a region

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Humus causes the soil to become more porous

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It allows water and air to penetrate deep underground

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Solution

The correct option is A
Humus kills the harmful bacteria present in soil

Humus has no role in destroying or killing the harmful bacteria present in soil.

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