What is the significance of methanogens?

  • A
    They are responsible for the production of antibiotics.
  • B
    They produce approximately $65 \%$ of atmospheric methane.
  • C
    They are used in the production of curd from milk.
  • D
    They help in the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen.

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