Question: How does a methanotroph differ from a methanogen? Which pathway for C1 assimilation found in methanotrophs is most energetically efficient and why?

How does a methanotroph differ from a methanogen? Which pathway for C1 assimilation found in methanotrophs is most energetically efficient and why?

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