It is important to cook food to high enough temperatures so that a) the possibility of cross-contamination is greatly reduced. b) food looks fully cooked when served to a guest. c) allergens are reduced to nontoxic levels. d) pathogens are reduced and illness is prevented

d) pathogens are reduced and illness is prevented.

Explanation:

It is important to cook food to high enough temperatures so that pathogens are reduced and illness is prevented. Pathogens are organisms such as virus, fungi, bacteria, protozoa, worms that causes diseases to its host.

These pathogens are usually destroyed by heat, so it's necessary and important to properly cook food to a high temperature by grilling, boiling, frying, roasting and baking.

Furthermore, a hot-holding unit can be used to store food in order to reduce pathogens.