Question

multiple choice question
the secretion produced by apocrine sweat glands is viscous, cloudy, and composed of ____ and ____ that are acted upon by bacteria, producing a distinct, noticeable odor.
o carbohydrates; lipids
o glycoproteins; phospholipids
o proteins; lipids
o phospholipids; cholesterol
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Explanation:

Apocrine sweat gland secretions contain proteins and lipids which are metabolized by bacteria on the skin surface to produce body - odor.

Answer:

C. proteins; lipids