Question

Methanogenic bacteria are archaea that are

• A. strict anaerobes that obtain energy through the synthesis of methane
• B. strict anaerobes that obtain energy through the consumption of methane
• C. strict aerobes that obtain energy through the synthesis of methane
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A strict anaerobes that obtain energy through the synthesis of methane

Methanogenic archaea, or methanogens, are an important group of microoraganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct under anaerobic conditions