Why are neocallimastigomycetes being studied for biofuel production? 

A. They can ferment glucose into alcohol.
B. They can release fermentable sugars from structural polysaccharides.
C. They can generate methane.
D. They provide energy to power fermentation.
E.  They can extract pollutants from biofuel starting materials.


B. They can release fermentable sugars from structural polysaccharides.

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