During cellular respiration, some bacteria use methane (CH4) as an electron donor and oxygen (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 methane as an electron donor and oxygen as an electron acceptor are called methanotrophs. Methanogens use carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds as electron acceptors to produce methane, while organotrophs obtain their electrons from organic compounds. Nitrifiers use ammonia or nitrite as an electron donor and oxygen as an electron acceptor.

During Cellular Respiration, Some Bacteria Use Methane (CH4) as an Electron