MCQ
Consider the following statements about methanogens bacteria

$I.$ Methanogenic bacteria are commonly found in the anaerobic sludge formed during sewage treatment

$II.$ These bacteria are also occur in rumen of the cattle where they act upon cellulosic material to breakdown cellulose

$III.$ They play a very important role in the nutrition of cattle by digesting cellulosic material

Which of the statement given above are correct?

  • $I, II$ and $III$
  • B
    $I$ and $II$
  • C
    $I$ and $III$
  • D
    $I$ and $III$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$I, II$ and $III$
a
Methanogens, particularly Methanobacterium, anaerobically breakdown cellulosic material to produce $CO _{2}$ and $H _{2}$ in anaerobic sludge in sewage treatment plants and rumen of cattle, thus providing nutrition to cattle

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