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Which of the following method is not used in isolation and screening of desired microorganisms?

(a) Crowded plate technique

(b) Auxanographic technique

(c) Enrichment Culture technique

(d) Hanging Drop technique

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Origin of the question is Isolation and Screening of Industrially Important Microbes topic in section The Isolation, Preservation and Improvement of Industrial Microorganisms of Fermentation Technology

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Correct answer is (d) Hanging Drop technique

Explanation: Hanging drop technique is used for motility testing of bacteria. The methods for isolation and screening are a crowded plate, auxanography, enrichment culture and use of indicator dyes.

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