Which of the following promotes the rapid growth of bacteria? А
Food held between 70-125° F
B
Cooking foods for long periods of time
с
Foods that are very dry
D
Foods that are held just above freezing

А . Food held between 70-125° F

Explanation:

Bacteria needs favorable FAT TOM conditions to grow. This means that bacteria needs favorable Food, Acidic conditions, Temperature, Time, Oxygen and Moisture conditions to grow.

When it comes to temperature, there is something called the Danger Zone where bacteria can rapidly grow and multiply by a rate of up to double every 20 minutes.

This danger zone is between 40°F - 140°F which means that food held at  70-125° F is in that danger zone and will promote the rapid growth of bacteria.