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ABoiling point is later
BBoiling point is longer
CBoiling point is level
DBoiling point is lower
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Boiling point is lower
1. Atmospheric pressure falls with height.
2. Water then boils cooler.
3. Boiling may be less effective at higher altitudes, where the boiling point of water is lower.
4. So the answer is the boiling point is lower.
_Source: OpenStax 'Microbiology', Ch 13 'Control of Microbial Growth'_
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