Before Alonzo prepares potatoes for dinner, he takes them out of the refrigerator and allows them to sit by a sunny window for about 30 minutes. To prepare them, he peels the potatoes, cuts them into small pieces, and boils them in water. Which of his actions can lead to losses of minerals from the vegetable?

A. Cooking the potatoes at high temperatures
B. Storing the potatoes in the refrigerator
C. Using excess water to cook the potatoes
D. Exposing the potatoes to sunlight


Answer: C

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