Which statement is correct regarding microbial growth on food at refrigeration temperatures?
A) The absence of light in the refrigerator greatly reduces the growth of most microbial pathogens.
B) Most food does not have enough oxygen content for microorganisms to thrive.
C) There is no growth of microbes in food in the refrigerator; the cold temperature kills or inactivates microbial cells.
D) The growth of microbes in food depends on their optimal growth temperature; some grow slowly and others faster.
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