The Difference Between a Methanotroph and a Methylotroph Can Be

question 48

Multiple Choice

The difference between a methanotroph and a methylotroph can be explained as:

• A)a methanotroph can oxidize any substrate which lacks C-C bonds,while a methylotroph oxidizes only methane
• B)a methylotroph can oxidize any substrate which lacks C-C bonds,while a methanotroph oxidizes only methane
• C)methylotrophs can always oxidize methane while methanotrophs cannot
• D)methylotrophs can never oxidize compounds with C-C bonds while methanotrophs oxidize them
• E)all statements are correct

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