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
Buffer in the embalming fluid consists of all except 
Select and explain. 
A. Sodium borate, B. Sodium bicarbonate, C. Sodium chloride, D. Sodium carbonate
C: Sodium chloride
Answer: C: Sodium chloride 
Explanation: A typical embalming fluid consists of Formalin 1 and half litres sodium citrate 900 gms sodium chloride 800gms sodium borate 600 gms glycerine 600 ml 1%eosin 30ml water 10 litres Butfers like sodium carbonate and bicarbonate Ref: K.S.Narayan Reddy's Synopsis of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 29th edition, Chapter 7, page-97