An organism that uses methane or methanol as its sole carbon and energy source is called a ______.

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A methylotroph is an organism that has the ability to use methane or methanol as its sole carbon and energy source. Methanogens are organisms that produce methane as a byproduct of their metabolism, while methanotrophs are organisms that can use methane as a source of energy but not as a carbon source. Methylogen is not a recognized term in microbiology.

An Organism That Uses Methane or Methanol as Its Sole