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Category - Sciences - Embalming

When the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria break down proteins, this is known as:
  1. Putrefication
  2. Perfusion
  3. Fixation
  4. Acid reflux reaction
Explanation
Answer: A - Putrefication occurs when the proteins of the body are decomposed by anaerobic bacteria. Perfusion is a physiological term describing the delivery of blood to a capillary bed. Fixation is the process of making bodily tissue rigid, while acid reflux reaction is the allowance of stomach acid into the esophagus.
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