Component of seminal vesicles that provides a forensic test for rape is?

Phosphorycholine

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Prostaglandin

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Frustose

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Citric acid

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Solution

The correct option is C Frustose
Seminal vesicles contains the sugar fructose, a coagulating enzyme, ascorbic acid and a hormone like prostaglandins.
Fructose provides energy to the spermatozoa for swimming, it is not produced anywhere else in the body, provides a forensic test for rape. Its presence in the female's genital tract confirms sexual intercourse.
So, the correct answer is 'Fructose'

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