Which of the Following are NOT Substrates for Methanogens

Question

Which of the following are NOT substrates for methanogens?
A) acetate and pyruvate
B) carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and formate
C) glucose and sucrose
D) methanol and methylamine

Accepted Answer

Methanogens primarily use simple carbon compounds such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, formate, acetate, methanol, and methylamine for methanogenesis. They do not directly utilize complex sugars like glucose and sucrose as substrates.