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what function do the methanogens perform in the rumen of cattles ?

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In the rumen of cattle methanogens act on the food ( act on carbon atoms present in it ) eaten by cattles and produce methane gas via normal fermentation process. This gas is released into the atmosphere when they exhale.


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