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The reaction rate for destruction of Clostridium botulinum increases 11 times for temperature rise of 10°C from 121.1°C. The decimal reduction time of this organism is 5.7 s at 121.1°C. The minimum sterilization time in seconds at 135°C, for eight log cycle reduction of the organism, is
A
A. 0.20
B
B. 0.31
C
C. 1.63
D
D. 2.49

Correct : c

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