The time in minutes required to kill an organism in a specific medium at 121.1 °C is called:

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) F value
Explanation:
→ F value measures the total lethal effect (time at 121.1 °C) required to destroy microorganisms.
→ It is a thermal death time concept used in canning.
Information Booster:
→ Ensures safety of canned foods by accounting for cumulative heat.
Additional Information (Other Options):
(a) D value: Time to reduce microbes by 90%.
(b) Z value: Temperature change needed to change D value tenfold.
(d) P value: Pasteurization value.