Question

What is methanogenesis?

Answer 1

Methanogenesis:

1. Methanogens are a type of anaerobic bacteria that creates a considerable amount of methane.
2. Methanogenesis is the process through which methanogens convert acetate, formate, methylamines, and methanol into methane.
3. It is an anaerobic respiration process that produces methane as a product.
4. It is also the final step of the decay of organic matter.
5. Example of methanogens: Methanobacterium.