Methanogens growing anaerobically on cellulosic material produce

Methane and hydrogen

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Methane and carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen.

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Solution

The correct option is D
Methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen.

Certain bacteria grow anaerobically on cellulosic material and produce large amounts of methane along with carbon dioxide and hydrogen. These bacteria are collectively called methanogens. Examples of methanogens are and . They play a very important role in nutrition of cattle by digesting the cellulosic material.

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(a) methane
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(c) hydrogen
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Carbon Dioxide, Methane and Carbon Monoxide are greenhouse gases.

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