Methanogens are groups of anaerobic bacteria, that produces large amount of methane. Methanogens are found in rumen of cattle and intestine of humans. The methanogens present in intestine of animals and humans act on cellulosic part of food and digests them, thereby releasing methane along with C02 and H2.
What are methanogens? Name the animals in which methanogens occur and the role they play there.
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Rakesh Bhatia
Methanogens are groups of anaerobic bacteria, that produces large amount of methane. Methanogens are found in rumen of cattle and intestine of humans. The methanogens present in intestine of animals and humans act on cellulosic part of food and digests them, thereby releasing methane along with C02 and H2.