Biochemistry
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The odor of your underarms is different than the odor of your feet because:
a. pathogenic bacteria like E. coli O157:H7 thrive in your underarms but not on your feet
b. the population of bacteria on your underarm skin is different than the population of bacteria on the skin of your feet
c. the bacteria on the skin of your underarms consume lactose and produce ethanol + CO2
d. Santa’s elves keep your underarms clean
e. the population of bacteria on your underarm skin are probiotic but the population of bacteria on the skin of your feet is prebiotic
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