Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-1999

  • question_answer
    Anaerobic  breakdown  of biomass produced biogas by methanogenic bacteria. It is a

    A)  two-step process

    B)  one step process

    C)  four step process

    D)  three step process

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Biogas is produced by anaerobic digestion of organic matter. It is a three step process. In the first step, facultative anaerobic micro-organisms breakdown the polymers into soluble monomers through enzymatic hydrolysis. In the second step, the monomers become the substrate for micro-organisms. There are converted into organic acids. In the final step, methanogenic bacteria generate methane.


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