Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Microbes in Human Welfare

Question:

What kind of process is biogas production?

Options:

Anaerobic process.

Aerobic process.

Active process .

None of these.

Correct Answer:

Anaerobic process.

Explanation:

Biogas production is an anaerobic process. Certain bacteria, which grow anaerobically on cellulosic material, produce large amount of methane along with CO2 and H2 .

These bacteria are collectively called methanogens, and one such common bacterium is Methanobacterium. These bacteria are commonly found in the anaerobic sludge during sewage treatment.