Methylobacterium species are methylotrophs; this means that __________.

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Methylotrophs are organisms that can grow on single-carbon compounds as their sole source of carbon and energy. Methylobacterium species are a type of methylotroph that can also use larger organic compounds as a carbon source. Therefore, option A is correct. Option B and C are incorrect because Methylobacterium species do not exclusively feed on methane nor do they generate methane as a product of fermentation. Option D is also incorrect because Methylobacterium species do not perform bacteriochlorophyll-based photosynthesis.

Methylobacterium Species Are Methylotrophs; This Means That __________