Which stage of decomposition involves bacterial putrefaction, bloating, skin discoloration and tissue breakdown visible grossly?
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Correct answer: Late postmortem
Late postmortem changes include putrefaction (bacterial decomposition), producing gross alterations such as bloating, discolouration, and liquefaction that indicate advanced decomposition.
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