This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Death and postmortem changes, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Maggots are not seen before - 
Select and explain. 
A. 4 hours, B. 12 hours, C. 24 hours, D. 52 hours
C: 24 hours
Answer: C: 24 hours 
Explanation: Maggots are larval forms of flies which settle on body within one to two days. They have proteolytic enzymes to penetrate the skin. Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27 th edition pg. 83.