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Biogas production uses methanogens acting on:

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1. **Biogas**: A mixture of gases (primarily Methane and $CO_2$) produced by the anaerobic breakdown of organic matter.
2. **Methanogens**: These are anaerobic bacteria (like *Methanobacterium*) commonly found in anaerobic sludge and the rumen of cattle.
3. **Feedstock**: They act on waste materials rich in **cellulose** ($e.g.,$ cow dung or 'gobar', plant remains).
4. **The Process**: Methanogens decompose cellulose and other organics into simpler molecules, finally producing methane as a metabolic byproduct.

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