NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
What type of gas is produced predominantly by microbial activity in biogas?
Options
- ACarbon dioxide (CO₂)
- BMethane
- CHydrogen (H₂)
- 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.