Multiple choice

The acid found in vomitting is

  1. butyric acid

  2. 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid

  3. homogentisic acid

  4. cysteine sulfinic acid
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Explanation

Butyric acid is found in butter, parmesan cheese, vomit, and as a product of anaerobic fermentation (including in the colon and as body odour). It has an unpleasant smell and acrid taste, with a sweetish aftertaste (similar to ether).

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