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What is the group of bacteria found in both the rumen of cattle and shidge of sewage treatment?

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What is the group of bacteria found in both the rumen of cattle and shidge of sewage treatment?

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Methanogens are the group of bacteria found in both the rumen of cattle and sludge of sewage treatment.

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Chapter 10: Microbes in Human Welfare - VERY SHORT ANSWER [Page 73]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology Exemplar [English] Class 12
Chapter 10 Microbes in Human Welfare
VERY SHORT ANSWER | Q 19. | Page 73

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