Question

Which of the following is true with an anaerobic digester?

• A. It is a diet drink
• B. It consists of microbes that digest wastes
• C. It converts agricultural waste into biogas
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both B and C

The anaerobic digestor is the reactor in which the fermentation process is carried out in the absence of oxygen. There are various microbes such as the different species of anaerobic bacteria are involved in this process. The anaerobic digestion or sewage takes place in an anaerobic digestor. The wastes from the plants and animals are introduced in this reactors. The decomposition of this organic matter is carried out by the fermentation performed by bacteria.

Thus, the correct answer is 'It consists of microbes that digest wastes and It converts agricultural waste into biogas'.