Question

Biogas is produced by :

• A. With the help of methanogenic bacteria
• B. Both (B) and (C)
• C. Anaerobic breakdown of biomass
• D. Aerobic breakdown of biomass

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both (B) and (C)

Biogas is a mixture of gases produce by archaebacteria and used as fuel in many aspects.

These bacteria develop in harsh environment and digest cellulose material to produce large amount of methane gas along with CO2 and H2.

These bacteria are also known as methanogens. Microbacterium and Rumenococcus are example of such type of bacteria.