Which statement about body odor is accurate?
A) Body odor is the natural smell of sweat from the apocrine glands.
B) Body odor results from the breakdown of foods in the body.
C) Sebum secreted by sebaceous glands contains chemicals that cause body odor.
D) Body odor results from bacteria acting on substances in sweat.

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Body odor results from bacteria acting on substances in sweat. The sweat from the apocrine glands doesn't have a natural smell, but when bacteria on the skin begin to break down the sweat, it produces an unpleasant odor.

Which Statement About Body Odor Is Accurate