Which bacteria is utilized in Gobar gas plant ?
- Nitrifying bacteria
- Methanogens
- Ammonifying bacteria
- Denitrifying bacteria
Answer
(2) Methanogens
Solution
Gobar gas (biogas) is a mixture of gases, predominantly methane, produced by microbial activity on cattle dung.
As per NCERT, certain bacteria which grow anaerobically on cellulosic material produce large amounts of methane along with CO2 and H2; these are collectively called methanogens, e.g. Methanobacterium.
∴ Methanogens are utilised in a gobar gas plant.
Answer: (2)