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Which statement is wrong with respect to the bacteria present in the gut of ruminants?

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They are anaerobes.
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They produce methane gas.
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They are autotrophic.
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They help in cellulose digestion.
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Solution

The correct option is C They are autotrophic.
The bacteria live in the gut of ruminants and hence are anaerobic. They digest cellulose and produce methane. Hence they are heterotrophic.

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