Microbiology What is the thermal death point? A Lowest temperature that kills all microbes in 10 min B Highest temperature that kills all microbes in 1 min C Temperature that kills 1% of a microbial population D Optimum temperature required to kill 50% of a microbial population π‘ Explanation What is the thermal death point? β Correct Answer: A. Lowest temperature that kills all microbes in 10 min