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Microbes in Human Welfare

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What type of gas is produced predominantly by microbial activity in...

What type of gas is produced predominantly by microbial activity in biogas?

Options

  1. ACarbon dioxide (CO₂)
  2. BMethane
  3. CHydrogen (H₂)
  4. DOxygen (O₂)

Correct answer

B. Methane

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.

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