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Methanogens are found in-

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Marshy areas

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Flora of cattle rumen

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Biogas fermenter

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D

All such places

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Solution

The correct option is D
All such places

Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic conditions. Marshy areas, Flora of cattle rumen and Biogas fermenter are the hotspots for Methanogenic bacteria.

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