During cellular respiration,some bacteria use CH₄ as an electron donor and O₂ as an electron acceptor.What is the name for this group of bacteria?
A)methanogens
B)methanotrophs
C)organotrophs
D)nitrifiers

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Bacteria that use CH₄ as an electron donor and O₂ as an electron acceptor are called methanotrophs. Methanogens, on the other hand, use CO₂ as an electron acceptor and produce CH₄ as a byproduct. Organotrophs use organic compounds as electron donors, while nitrifiers oxidize ammonia and nitrite to nitrate.

During Cellular Respiration,some Bacteria Use CH₄ as an Electron Donor