Which of the following test estimates the antimicrobial action by using phenol as disinfectants?

Rideal walker method

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Serial dilution method

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Agar plate method

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D Rideal walker method
Rideal walker test is used to test disinfectants. Bactericidal potency is assessed by the rate of bacteria killed under specified conditions.
Serial dilution and agar plate method are used to grow a bacterial culture.
So, the correct answer is 'Rideal walker method'.

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