Question

    Aroma of earthy smell in first shower of monsoon is due to the presence of:

    A Actinomycetes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bacteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Fungi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Protozoans Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil is technically called  petrichor . Petrichor is generally caused due to the secretion of chemical by Actinomycetes.

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