NEET
- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Microbes in Human Welfare
NEET · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare
What is Methanobacterium?
What is Methanobacterium?
Options
- AA type of bacteria that breaks down cellulosic material
- BA type of bacteria that produces large amounts of carbon dioxide
- CA type of bacteria that produces methane during digestion
- DA type of bacteria found in the rumen of cattle
Correct answer
C. A type of bacteria that produces methane during digestion
Step-by-step solution
Certain bacteria, which grow anaerobically on cellulosic material, produce large amount of methane along with CO₂ and H₂ . These bacteria are collectively called methanogens, and one such common bacterium is Methanobacterium. These bacteria are commonly found in the anaerobic sludge during sewage treatment.