Biology · Microorganisms
Which of the following bacteria present in the soil produces geosmin, which causes a characteristic earthy odour when it rains on heated soil?
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- 1Micrococcus
- 2Mycobacterium
- 3Streptomyces✓
- 4Pseudomonas
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Streptomyces
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