Question

all of the following are true of perspiration produced by merocrine sweat glands except that it is more than 99 percent water. contains electrolytes and waste products. helps cool the body when it evaporates. produces the body odor characteristic of \sweating.\ helps to prevent bacteria from colonizing the skin.

Explanation:

Merocrine sweat glands produce a sweat that is more than 99 percent water, contains electrolytes and waste - products, helps cool the body when it evaporates, and helps prevent bacteria from colonizing the skin. The body odor characteristic of "sweating" is mainly produced by apocrine sweat glands, not merocrine sweat glands.

Answer:

produces the body odor characteristic of "sweating."