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Question
Raw vegetables get quickly cooked in a pressure cooker because:
Explanation
Sealed pressure cooker raises internal pressure to about 2 atm, elevating boiling point of water above 100°C to roughly 121°C. Higher temperature cooks starches and proteins faster, reducing cooking time while retaining moisture and nutrients effectively.
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