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An organism that uses methane as an energy source is called a methanotroph. Methanotrophs combine oxygen and methane to produce formaldehyde which is metabolized via the RuMP pathway.

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What is the preparation of hydrogen?

The preparation of hydrogen gas is usually from a reduction of a compound containing hydrogen that is in the +1 oxidation state. This reduction is accomplished either electrically or chemically.


What is chemosynthsis?

Chemosynthesis is a process by which some bacteria and other microorganisms use energy derived from chemical reactions to produce organic molecules, usually in the absence of sunlight. This process is commonly found in deep-sea ecosystems where sunlight does not penetrate and organisms rely on chemicals such as hydrogen sulfide or methane as energy sources.


The process by which plants change light energy into chemical energy is called?

Photosynthesis. It is the process through which green plants and some other organisms convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose molecules. This process also produces oxygen as a byproduct.


What happens when you burn methane?

The chemical reaction of methane oxydation (burning) is: CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + H2O


Does the oxygen burned from fire turn into carbon dioxide?

Not on its own, and it depends on what is burning. A fire can only produce carbon dioxide if the substance burning with the oxygen contains carbon. And even then, if there are other elements, you will get more substances as products. Carbon will produce carbon dioxide and usually some carbon monoxide as well. Hydrogen will produce water vapor. Sulfur will produce sulfur dioxide. Magnesium will produce magnesium oxide.

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What does the use of methane as an energy source usually produce?

FIRE!


Organisms belonging to the same can usually mate and prodice fertile offsprings?

Organisms of the same species can mate and produce offspring.


Does fart pollute the air?

Yes. A high amount of methane (fart) can pollute the air as it is still gaseous. An example of this is that cows alone produce a percentage of methane as they "fart" many times each day as they usually let out a lot of gas.


What is done with most trash?

In the US, trash that is not recycled is usually incinerated and made to produce electricity or landfilled. Over time, landfills will produce methane gas that can also be captured and used to fire generators for electricity.


What is photosynthesis definition?

the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.


What is biologicial species?

a group of organisms that can reproduce only among themselves and that are usually contained in a geographic region.


What is in your fart?

It is usually a combination of methane and byproducts of digestion.


Do producers photosynthesize?

Yes, within the food chain, plants are classified as the produces because they are the living organisms that produce their own food and energy. This is through photosynthesis. Animals are classified as consumers because regardless of whether they are herbivores or carnivores, they have to consume something in order to get energy.


What Gas produced as a waste of certain bacteria can be used as fuel?

Methane gas is produced as a waste product by certain bacteria during the process of anaerobic digestion. This methane gas can be captured and used as a renewable energy source for fuel, typically in the form of biogas.


What is mostly methane and usually found with petroleum?

Natural Gas


Which is the gas used for artificial ripening of fruits?

Usually methane.


Where is methane usually found?

Land fill sites or the atmosphere