Which Statement About Methanogens Is False

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement about methanogens is false?

• A) Some are thermophilic.
• B) They are associated with mammalian flatulence.
• C) They prefer anaerobic conditions.
• D) Methane is their preferred carbon source.
• E) They are closely related to the extreme halophiles.

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Definitions:

Lacrimal

Pertaining to tears or the glands that produce tears.

Maxillary

Pertaining to the jaw or jawbone, specifically the upper jaw represented by the maxilla bone.

Nasal Conchae

Scroll-like, bony structures located within the nasal cavity that help to increase the surface area for air filtration, humidification, and temperature control.

Ethmoid

A spongy, cuboid-shaped bone at the base of the skull, critical in the formation of the nasal cavity, orbits, and the floor of the anterior cranial fossa.