Bacteria most commonly involved in bowel decomposition after death is-: (A) Streptococcus pyogens, (B) Clostridium welchii, (C) Pseudomonas aerogenosa, (D) None
Answer is B. Putrefaction is mainly caused by the action of enzyme LECITHINASE produced by clostridium welchi ( from bowels), Lecithinase caused marked hemolysis, liquefaction in blood vessels & tissue spaces. Clostirudium welchi is termed as the chief destructive agent in decomposition