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Which one is used in biogas generation?

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Rhizobium
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Methanobacterium
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Agrobacterium
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Azotobacter
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Solution

The correct option is A Methanobacterium
Methanobacetrium is an archaebacterium belonging to family Methanobactericea. It is a rod shaped nonmotile gram positive anaerobic bacterium that can survive at temperatures upto 650°C. It belongs to category of methanogenic bacteria. Methanogens are bacteria that produce methane by decomposition of organic matter. They produce biogas which is a mixture of many gases like methane, hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide.
So, the correct answer is 'Methanobacterium'.

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