Which of the following causes odor in perspiration?
A) Sunlight
B) Bacteria on the skin
C) Air pollutants
D) Cloudy environment
B
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Perspiration is odorless. An odor develops when perspiration mixes with bacteria on the skin. Sunlight, air pollutants, and a cloudy environment do not cause odor in perspiration.
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