Which of the following statements about methanogens is not …

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Published on: August 20, 2026

Which of the following statements about methanogens is not correct?

They can be used to produce biogas

They are found in the rumen of cattle and their excreta

They grow aerobically and breakdown cellulose rich food

They produce methane gas

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because methanogens are obligate anaerobes, meaning they grow only in environments devoid of oxygen. While they do help break down cellulose-rich food in the rumen of cattle, they do so through anaerobic fermentation, not aerobic processes.

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