Statement 1: The physical environment in which a spore is grown has minimal affect on its heat resistance.
Statement 2: Freezing weakens spores.
(a) True, False
(b) True, True
(c) False, False
(d) False, True
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This key question is from Principles of Food Preservation by Canning-1 in division Principles of Food Preservation by Canning and Drying and Principles of Food Concentrates of Food Engineering