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One of Saanvi’s favorite lunches is a pita stuffed with tuna, mayonnaise, and bean sprouts. She packs one for her lunch almost every day. A co-worker sees Saanvi enjoying her lunch and asks her if she cooked the sprouts before assembling her pita. Since Saanvi’s lunch is designed to be eaten cold, she is confused. Which BEST explains the reason for her co-worker’s inquiry?

A.
The co-worker has mistaken the sprouts for iceberg lettuce.

B.
The sprouts might smell rancid if they are not cooked first.

C.
The sprouts may have invisible pathogens on them.

D.
Cooking the sprouts will change their taste and texture.