Question

Putrefying bacteria act upon?

• A. Fats
• B. Starch
• C. Protein
• D. Carbohydrate

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Protein

The Correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. It is involved in the decomposition of living organisms.
2. Like other decomposers, they play an important role in recycling nitrogen from dead organisms.
3. Digestive bacteria also play a role in the cell degradation and fermentation of proteins in the human gastrointestinal tract.
4. Putrefactive bacteria are present in the colon.

Explanation of the incorrect options:
Option A:

They are involved in the breakdown of protein, not fats.

Option B:

Starch is not decomposed by putrefying bacteria.

Option D:

Decomposition of carbohydrates is not the role of bacteria. Putrefying bacteria are only involved in protein Decomposition.

Final answer:

Putrefying bacteria act upon protein.