The D-value of an organism is 5 minutes at 115°C, and the Z-value is 10°C.

What is the D-value at 125°C (in minutes)?

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Which of the following are true about the Z-value?

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Which of the following correctly distinguish Thermal Death Point (TDP) and Thermal Death Time (TDT)?

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Which of the following plots can be used to determine TDT and Z-value?

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Which of the following conclusions can be drawn if TDT decreases as temperature increases?

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A microbial population is reduced from 1 × 10⁶ CFU/mL to 1 × 10³ CFU/mL after 9 minutes at 121°C. Assume first-order kinetics. What is the D-value (in minutes) at 121°C?

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The D-value for a microorganism is 4 minutes at 120°C and 0.4 minutes at 130°C.

What is the Z-value (in °C)?