Multiple choice

Putrefaction is the final stage following death, produced mainly by the action of bacterial enzymes. The compound released during the putrefaction of animal tissue is

  1. ethylbenzene

  2. cacotheline

  3. cacodylic acid

  4. cadaverine

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cadaverine is a foul-smelling compound produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. Cadaverine is a toxic diamine with the formula NH2(CH2)5NH2, which is similar to putrescine.