Question

Discuss the ecological and practical importance of methanogens

Answer 1

Methanogens are organisms that are capable of generating methane gas during catabolism of organic compounds. Ecologically, methanogens have an extreme impact. This is because methane gas is a potent greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gases, when released into the atmosphere, traps infrared radiation from the sun. The accumulation of greenhouse gases in the

atmosphere significantly increases the temperature of the earth. If methane production is not kept in check by other ecological processes, the earth’s temperature could rise dramatically. Methanotrophy, the degradation of methane, is a process carried out by several organisms and prevents the release of large amounts of methane into the atmosphere.

Answer 2

Methanogens are organisms that are capable of generating methane gas during catabolism of organic compounds. Ecologically, methanogens have an extreme impact. This is because methane gas is a potent greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gases, when released into the atmosphere, traps infrared radiation from the sun. The accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere significantly increases the temperature of the earth. If methane production is not kept in check by other ecological processes, the earth’s temperature could rise dramatically. Methanotrophy, the degradation of methane, is a process carried out by several organisms and prevents the release of large amounts of methane into the atmosphere.

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