The thermal death time for E. coli at 63°C was determined to be 20 minutes. Predict the affect on thermal death time if the temperature is increased to 67°C.

A. The thermal death time will be longer.
B. There will be no change in thermal death time.
C. The thermal death time will be shorter.
D. There is not enough information to make this prediction.


Answer: C

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