The bacterium that helps in breakdown of cellulose in rumen of cattle is

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The correct option is C $M e t h a n o b a c t e r i u m$
Rumen of cattle
The rumen of cattle contain methanogens like $M e t h a n o b a c t e r i u m$ . These are anaerobic bacteria that help in the breakdown of cellulose, thus helping the cattle to derive energy from raw plant material that it feeds on.

Final answer
(C) $M e t h a n o b a c t e r i u m$

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