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These bacteria grow anaerobically on cellulosic material, produce large amount of methane along with $C O_{2}$ and $H_{2}$ and are collectively called as methanogens. Examples of such bacteria are:

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Methanobacterium

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Mathanobrevibacter

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Methanococcus

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All of these

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The correct option is D All of these
Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic condition. They include Methanobacterium, Methanobrevibacter and Methanococcus.
So, the correct answer is 'All of these'

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