The time in minutes in which 90% of the bacterial population will be killed at a given temperature is called the
A)generation time.
B)thermal death time.
C)sterilization time.
D)decimal reduction time.

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The time in minutes in which 90% of the bacterial population will be killed at a given temperature is called the decimal reduction time. This concept is used in food industry to determine the level of processing required to ensure the safety of the food product. The thermal death time refers to the time required to completely kill all bacterial population at a given temperature, while sterilization time refers to the time required to completely eliminate all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores. Generation time refers to the time required for a bacterial population to double in number.

The Time in Minutes in Which 90% of the Bacterial