Autopsy Analysis Of Georgi Markov

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1. Identify the branch of Science that aided in the autopsy analysis of Georgi Markov.

The branch of science that aided in the autopsy analysis of Georgi Markov was forensic toxicology, which is the study of toxic substances and poisons.

2. What was the name of the substance that led to the demise of Georgi Markov? Why? Why was there no reliable test for this agent?

The name of the substance that led to the demise of Georgi Markov was ricin. During an autopsy, a section of the skin around Markov’s wound was removed and sent to Dr. David Gall. Within the tissues, Gall found a pellet with tiny holes drilled into it. He assumed that the pellet, containing a lethal substance, had been injected into Markov by a gas

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