Microbes as Bioeconomy Energy Sources — NEET Biology
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Do you think microbes can also be used as source of energy? If yes, how?
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A rural cooperative plans to (i) improve gut health and milk value in the village, and (ii) run a community kitchen on gobar gas from the dairy yard. Which choice best matches the required microbes/processes?
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Correct answer: A — Use Lactobacillus starter for curd; capture methane from methanogenic digestion of dung
LAB convert milk to curd and enhance B₁₂; methanogens in cattle dung generate methane used as biogas.
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Do you think microbes can also be used as source of energy? If yes, how?
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Microbes in Human Welfare, Class 12 NCERT Biology.
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