Methylobacterium species are methylotrophs; this means that:
A) they can grow on both single-carbon and larger organic compounds
B) they exclusively feed on methane
C) they generate methane as a product of fermentation
D) they perform bacteriochlorophyll-based photosynthesis
E) they are classified as lithotrophs

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Methylotrophs are microorganisms that can grow on single-carbon compounds such as methane, methanol, or formaldehyde as their sole source of carbon and energy. Methylobacterium species are one such group of methylotrophs. However, they can also grow on larger organic compounds, making them versatile methylotrophs.

Methylobacterium Species Are Methylotrophs; This Means That