Statement 1: Effects of radiation and heat are the same on milk; that is they both influence the rennet coagulation time. Statement 2: _____ balance is important in condensing and canning process.

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Statement 1: Effects of radiation and heat are the same on milk; that is they both influence the rennet coagulation time.

Statement 2: _____ balance is important in condensing and canning process.

(a) True, Water

(b) True, Calcium

(c) False, Fat

(d) False, Calcium

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