Methanogens: 17.2

Question 1

what are the 3 different ways methanogens can produce methane?

Answer 1

hydrogenotrophic, methylotrophic, Aceticlastic

they use H2 + CO2, methylatedcompounds, and acetate, respectively

Question 2

Why do thermophiles have a higher GC content in their DNA?

Answer 2

because thermostable amino acids are by GC rich codons