Pasteurization is related to 

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  1. sterilization of milk
  2. dehydration of milk
  3. fermentation of milk
  4. distillation of milk

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Option 1 : sterilization of milk
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The correct answer is sterilization of milk.

Key Points

  • Pasteurization
    • Pasteurization is a process in which milk is treated with mild heat to eliminate pathogens and extend the shelf life of milk.
    • Sterilization refers to any process that removes, kills, or deactivates all forms of life such as fungi, bacteria, spores, etc.
    •  Louis Pasteur invented the process of Pasteurization.
    • Pasteurization of milk requires temperatures of about 63° C (145° F) maintained for 30 minutes or, alternatively, heating to a higher temperature, 72° C (162° F), and holding for 15 seconds.

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  • Fermentation is a metabolic process that produces chemical changes in organic substrates through the action of enzymes.
  • Distillation is the process of separating components of a mixture based on different boiling points. 
  • Dehydration occurs when more water and fluids leave the body than enter it. Even low levels of dehydration can cause headaches, lethargy, and constipation. 
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