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

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

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.

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