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During which stage of postmortem decomposition does the body dry out and give off an Odor taht smells like cheese

Butyric fermentation

Black putrefaction

Putrefaction

Dry decay

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putrefaction smells cheese
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Answer:

Option A , Butyric fermentation

Step-by-step explanation:

It is during the stage of Butyric fermentation , where a body starts smelling like cheese.

Butyric acid is a form of carboxylic acid which is predominantly found in the parmesan cheese, butter , vomit and has an unpleasant odour, taste and after taste.

It is a common form of esters that is found in the fats of animals and oils of plants.

Hence, option A is correct.

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