Foul smell in flatus is due to amines formed by decarboxylation of tryptophan with the help of colon bacteria. The chief amines formed this way are:

Digestive System Physiology Mcqs

A.Indole
B.Skatole
C.Both (a) & (b)
D.None of these

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