This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Death and Medicolegal Aspects, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Adipocere formation after death usually requires? 
Select and explain. 
A. Minutes to hours, B. Hours to days, C. Days to week, D. Weeks to months
D: Weeks to months
Answer: D: Weeks to months 
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Weeks to months o Normally adipocere formation requires 3 weeks to upto 3 to 6 months. However shortest recorded period in India is 3 days 22 hours. In India, it has been observed to begin within 4-5 days. Adipocere may persist for years or decades. Adipocere does not occur in fetus less than 7 months.