Question

Degradation of many man- made andnaturally occurring organic compounds take place under methanogenicconditions. Benzoate is the first aromatic compound to be examinedin methanogenic enrichments; however, no pure methanogen has beenisolated. What is the application of methanogens to thebioremediation of various organic Compounds? Why is it difficult toculture and isolate methanogenic bacteria? Identify the role ofboth carbon and energy sources in the methanogenic process. Whatare the limiting factors that dictate the success or failure ofmethanogenic bacteria to biodegrade and what type of compounds canbe biodegraded?