An archaeal contaminant is discovered in a shipment of sausa

An archaeal contaminant is discovered in a shipment of sausages. To which of the following groups would this contaminant most likely belong?

A-methanogens        

B-thermophiles        

C-hyperthermophiles

D-halophiles        

Solution

correct answer is METHANOGENS

Thermophiles, Hyperthermophiles or halohiles will be contaminating, if extreme conditions of temperature or salt concentration is present.

Methanogens are present in the spoilage of shipment and produce methane leading to foul smelling.