Site navigation

Faeces stains are identified by odour, presence of undigested matter, vegetable fibres and

Question and options

Faeces stains are identified by odour, presence of undigested matter, vegetable fibres and
  1. stercobilin
  2. choline iodide
  3. spermine picrate
  4. hemochromogen

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - stercobilin
Faecal stains are identified by stercobilin, the faecal pigment. Choline iodide and spermine picrate are semen tests (Florence, Barberio); haemochromogen is a blood test.

Practice for these exams

  • CUSAT CAT M.Sc. Forensic Science

  • CUET PG Law (LL.M.)

    Subject revision

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

More solved explanations in Forensic science & medical jurisprudence