Methanogens Flashcards by Andrea Garcia | Brainscape

Q

what do they produce?

A

CH4

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Also do they need oxygen?

A

NO they don’t tolerate oxygen, strict anaerobes

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where do we find them?

A

in marshes, anaerobic sediments .intestinal tract

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how many pathways?

A

2 different types

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Q

which one ?

A

4H2 + CO2 = CH4+ 2H2O + energy

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the other?

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CH3COOH= CH4+ CO2+ energy

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