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  4. These bacteria grow anaerobically on cellulosic material, produce large amount of methane along with CO2 and H2, and are collectively called as methanogens. Examples of such bacteria are

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Q. These bacteria grow anaerobically on cellulosic material, produce large amount of methane along with $CO_{2}$ and $H_{2}$, and are collectively called as methanogens. Examples of such bacteria are

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Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic condition. They include Methanobacterium, Methanobrevibacter and Methanococcus.