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The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the prouduction of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals include the

A

Methagens

B

Methanotrophs

C

Organotrophs

D

Eubacteria

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Conversion of organic acid into `CH_4` gas by activity of methanogenic bacteria (anaerobes).
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