Answer to Question #117783 in Microbiology for Kky

Question

Number of bacteria in the soil is not evenly distributed. Explain the major factors which account for this uneven distribution

Answer 1

Some areas are very crowded while some are sparsely populated. There are various reasons behind uneven distribution: Geographical factors: Favorable topography, availability of mineral and freshwater resources, favorable climate and soil fertility are some of the reasons affecting population distribution