The Most Energy Efficient Method for Converting Biomass into Useful

question 62

Multiple Choice

The most energy efficient method for converting biomass into useful energy is to

• A)ferment sugars and starches from plants to form ethanol, which can be burned.
• B)distill wood in the absence of air to form methanol, which can be burned.
• C)use bacteria to break down plant material to produce methane.
• D)burn the plant material directly.

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