NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 87

Question: The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals, include the:

Options:

A) Halophiles

B) Thermoacidophiles

C) Methanogens

D) Eubacteria

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Methanogens are a group of archaea that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic conditions. They are commonly found in the digestive systems of ruminant animals and play a crucial role in the production of biogas.