Methanogens, growing anaerobically on cellulosic material produce
A
Methane
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B
Methane and Carbon dioxide
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C
Methane and Hydrogen
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D
Methane, Carbon dioxide and Hydrogen
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Solution
The correct option is C Methane, Carbon dioxide and Hydrogen 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.