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Forensic Medicine General 5014a223

Which among the following is NOT a feature of adipocere formation?

A
Develops in moist clay soil
B
Due to hydrolysis and hydrogenation of fat
C
Cheesy odour
D
First seen in subcutaneous fat deposit of cheek, buttocks etc
High-Yield Explanation
Adipocere has a offensive rancid or an unpleasant sweetish smell. It occurs as a result of hydrolysis and hydrogenation of preexisting fats into higher fatty acids which later combines with calcium and ammonium ions to form soluble soap which resists putrefaction. Ref: Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Narayan Reddy, Edition 23, Page - 137, 138.

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