At high altitudes,sterilization by boiling must be prolonged primarily because of which of the following?
A) Increased oxygen content
B) Reduced oxygen content
C) Increased normal boiling point
D) Reduced normal boiling point

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Because water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes,exposure time must be prolonged during this form of sterilization at high elevations.

At High Altitudes,sterilization by Boiling Must Be Prolonged Primarily Because