Microbes In Human Welfare Question 45
Question: Methanogenic bacteria present in:
Options:
A) Anaerobic sludge
B) Rumen (a part of stomach) of cattle
C) Both [a] and [b]
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Methanogenic bacteria are found in anaerobic sludge, rumen of cattle and gobar.
Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic by-product in hypoxic condition. They include Methanobacterium, Methanobrevibacter and Methanococcus.
Activated sludge contains aerobic bacteria and not anaerobic methanogens.
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