Chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°f. why must chicken be cooked to this temperature?

a. germs will survive at lower temperatures

b. higher temperatures destroy the quality

c. high cooking temperatures removes unhealthy fats

d. a temperature of 165°f turns the meat golden brown

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22 November, 05:24

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Heating to 165°F destroys Salmonella, "the most heat resistant pathogen

Chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°f. why must chicken be cooked to this temperature?a. germs will survive at lower temperaturesb. higher temperatures destroy the qualityc. high cooking temperatures removes unhealthy fatsd. a temperature of 165°f turns the meat golden brown