Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R).
• [Assertion (A):] Methane is the major gas generated during anaerobic digestion of organic materials. 
• [Reason (R):] Methanotrophs are the key players in anaerobic digestion of organic matter. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below. 
 

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

Be careful with similar-sounding microbiological terms:
- Methanogens: Produce methane under strict anaerobic conditions (domain Archaea).
- Methanotrophs: Consume/oxidize methane under aerobic conditions (domain Bacteria).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C