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The reaction rate for destruction of Clostridium botulimum increases 11 times for temperature rise of $10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ from $121.1^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The decimal reduction time of this organism is $5.7 \mathrm{~s}$ at $121.1{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The minimum sterilization time in seconds at $135^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, for eight log cycle reduction of the organism, is
(A) 0.20
(B) 0.31
(C) 1.63
(D) 2.49



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The reaction rate for destruction of Clostridium botulimum increases 11 times for temperature rise of $10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ from $121.1^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The decimal reduction time of this organism is $5.7 \mathrm{~s}$ at $121.1{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The minimum sterilization time in seconds at $135^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, for eight log cycle reduction of the organism, is
(A) 0.20
(B) 0.31
(C) 1.63
(D) 2.49

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Answer Key / Explanation : (C) -

(C) 1.63

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