Methanogens growing anaerobically on cellulosic material produce A. Methane only B. Methane and hydrogen only C. Methane and carbon dioxide only D. Methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen
Option D. Microorganisms that produce methane as a byproduct of its metabolic activities are known as methanogens. These are anaerobic organisms which when grown on cellulosic material produce methane, carbon-dioxide and Hydrogen. One such common bacterium is Methanobacterium.