Methanogens That Use Methyl-CoM for Biosynthesis Use ________ as a Substrate

Question

Methanogens that use methyl-CoM for biosynthesis use ________ as a substrate.
A) acetate
B) carbon monoxide
C) methane
D) methanol

Accepted Answer

Methanogens that use methyl-CoM for biosynthesis use methanol as the substrate. Methanol is converted to methyl-CoM via the enzyme, methyl-coenzyme M reductase.