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What does cooking with heat do to harmful bacteria and viruses in food?

It can kill or inactivate them.

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  1. It can kill or inactivate them ✔
  2. It makes them grow faster
  3. It has no effect on them

Why: Heat used in food preparation can kill or inactivate harmful organisms, helping prevent foodborne illness.

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Answer: It can kill or inactivate them. Heat used in food preparation can kill or inactivate harmful organisms, helping prevent foodborne illness.

  1. Cooking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooking
    it can kill or inactivate harmful organisms, such as bacteria and viruses
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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