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Final answer:
The minimum temperature for cooking broccoli in a microwave is typically around 74°C (165°F), the temperature at which bacteria are killed. Microwaves do not use temperature settings like ovens; cooking is instead based on time and power levels. Of the given options, 100°C would be closest to the temperature for boiling water, though the question as presented doesn't correctly apply to microwaves. option 1.
Explanation:
The minimum temperature at which broccoli should be cooked in a microwave is not directly listed among the options provided, as the general cooking temperatures in a microwave do not usually reach as high as the ones for an oven.
Microwaving broccoli typically involves heating it until it is thoroughly cooked and safe to eat, which means bringing it to a temperature where it is steamed and tender. While microwaves do not have temperature settings like ovens, it is important to cook vegetables to at least 74°C (165°F), a safe temperature that ensures potential bacteria are killed.
In terms of the options provided in the question, the temperature 100°C would be the closest realistic temperature for steaming or boiling water in the preparation of broccoli. However, as this is a microwave context, choosing a specific temperature in Celsius from the options would be misleading since you do not set an exact temperature in a microwave.
When working with food and drink applications involving cooking temperatures, it's crucial to ensure the safety of the food prepared. Therefore, when cooking in a microwave, it's generally about cooking time and power settings, rather than setting a specific temperature as is the practice in traditional ovens or pressure cookers.
