Question

Louis Pasteur discovered a process that allows milk to be stored in sealed containers for long periods of time without spoiling. The process, called pasteurization, involves heating the milk before placing it in the sealed containers. Which is the BEST explanation of how pasteurization works?


Heat strengthens molecules that prevent spoiling.


The food particles are better mixed after heating.


Heat killed microorganisms that could cause spoiling.


The chemical structure of the food changes with the heat.

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The BEST explanation of how pasteurization works is:

**Heat killed microorganisms that could cause spoiling.**

This process involves heating the milk to a specific temperature for a certain period of time to effectively eliminate harmful bacteria and microorganisms, thereby extending the shelf life of the milk and preventing spoilage.