At high altitudes, sterilization by boiling must be prolonged primarily because of which of the following?
a. Increased oxygen content c. Increased normal boiling point
b. Reduced oxygen content d. Reduced normal boiling point
ANS: D
Because water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes, exposure time must be prolonged during this form of sterilization at high elevations.
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