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.