Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

How to tell when lotus root has gone bad<br>Look for mold or mildew. Examine the root for signs of mold or mildew. Any dark green, black, gray or white growth on the outside of the root is an indication that it has spoiled.


[a]. Yes.
[b]. It's impossible to say.
[c]. No.
Hypothesis: lotus has to be thoroughly washed  


