Colour of crystals in positive Florence test is –
Correct Answer: Dark Brown
Description: Ref:The essential of forensic medicine and toxicology Dr.K.S NARAYAN REDDY 32nd edition pg no 415 the stain is estracted by 10% HCL and a drop is placed on a glass slide and allow to dry a cover slip is place dover this , and a drop of florence solution(KI,iodide and water) this allowed to run under the cover slip .if the semen is present, dark brown crystals of choline iodide appeared immediately , they are rhombic or needle shaped crystals resembling haemin but are larger, arranged in clusters,rossettes, crosses etc... Choline orginate from the seminal vessicles,the test is not a proof of seminal fluid but only of presence of some vegetables or animal substances . a negative reaction is proof that the stain is not seminal
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