Crowded plating is one of the methodologies of primary screening is used to detect the what kind of Microbes
- Toxin producers
- Acid producers
- Antibiotic producers
- Nutrients producers
Answer is c. Antibiotic producers
The Crowded Plate Technique is one of the classic, foundational methods in industrial microbiology. It is primarily used to isolate antibiotic-producing microbes directly from natural sources like soil. As the colonies grow and crowd against each other, the plates are carefully inspected for a zone of inhibition. Observation of zone of inhibition means, ensure a single bacteria have specific clear zone surrounded it that represents antibiotic production.