alleryIdentify the bacterium responsible for the production of methane in the gut of ruminants like cows and buffaloes.
ACyanobacteria
BHalophiles
CEubacteria
DMethanogens (a type of archaeabacteria)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Methanogens (a type of archaeabacteria)
Methanogens are archaeabacteria that produce methane (biogas) from animal dung.
They live in the gut of ruminants.
Halophiles live in extreme salt; thermoacidophiles in hot springs.
Eubacteria/cyanobacteria don't produce methane in this context.
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