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(D) The characteristic pungent odour of faeces is primarily due to the presence of toxic amines such as $Indole$ and $Skatole$,which are produced by t

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(D) The characteristic pungent odour of faeces is primarily due to the presence of toxic amines such as $Indole$ and $Skatole$,which are produced by the action of intestinal bacteria on amino acids.Additionally,various gases produced during the fermentation of carbohydrates and the putrefaction of proteins by gut microbiota also contribute significantly to the foul smell of faeces.Therefore,all the mentioned factors contribute to the odour.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Thecodont	$I$. Human possesses four types of teeth
$Q$. Diphyodont	$II$. Permanent teeth replace milk teeth
$R$. Heterodont	$III$. Human teeth are embedded in the jaw bone

The pungent odour of faeces is due to the presence of:

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