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Bacteria do not survive in clouds.

Why it is true

Bacteria can survive in clouds and even play a role in the formation of rain and snow. Some species, such as Pseudomonas syringae, act as ice nucleation centres, helping to form precipitation at higher temperatures.

Source: Nature

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