In one gram of soil, how many bacteria live on it?

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In one gram of soil, how many bacteria live on it?

Give me how many gram of bacteria?

2006-07-14 18:34:55 · 3 answers · asked by Manny_Pacman 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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It depends on the soil. If it has high organic content (= food for bacteria) then bacteria level will high. If it is mostly sand then levels will be lower. Temperature is also a factor.

2006-07-14 18:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by Nerdly Stud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

probably just about a gram unless you sterilize the soil...heat it up

2006-07-15 01:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by snowcrablegs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

if good soil ; millions, if poor soil ; less, if dead soil ; nearly none

2006-07-15 01:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋