The methanogens:_______ A. are part of the domain Archaea AND appear only in aerobic environments. B. oxidize hydrogen gas to produce methane AND appear only in aerobic environments. C. use oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor AND appear only in aerobic environments. D. use oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor AND oxidize hydrogen gas to produce methane. E. are part of the domain Archaea AND oxidize hydrogen gas to produce methane.

The methanogens:_______ A. are part of the domain Archaea AND appear only in aerobic environments. B. oxidize hydrogen gas to produce methane AND appear only in aerobic environments. C. use oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor AND appear only in aerobic environments. D. use oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor AND oxidize hydrogen gas to produce methane. E. are part of the domain Archaea AND oxidize hydrogen gas to produce methane.

Biochemistry

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Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

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Chapter17: Metabolism: An Overview

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Problem 18P

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