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To: clee1
No, it is *theoretically possible* that a bacteria (or other microorganism) could be found that converted specific natural materials to larger hydrocarbons. Note that the bacterial production of methane you cite is quite specific to methane and would not lend itself to larger molecules.

This has been a subject of active research for a long time.

37 posted on 04/21/2008 2:01:38 PM PDT by blowfish
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To: blowfish

More likely that a series of bacteria could produce the longer chains needed for oil.


49 posted on 04/21/2008 2:58:59 PM PDT by TexanToTheCore (If it ain't Rugby or Bullriding, it's for girls.........................................)
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