The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals, include the
- methanogens
- eubacteria
- halophiles
- thermoacidophiles.
Answer
(1) methanogens
Solution
As per NCERT, methanogens (archaebacteria) are present in the gut of several ruminant animals such as cows and buffaloes.
⇒ They are responsible for the production of methane (biogas) from the dung of these animals.
∴ Halophiles live in salty areas and thermoacidophiles in hot springs; eubacteria are true bacteria.
Answer: (1)