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    Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name of which of the following?
    Question

    Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name of which of the following?

    A.

    A type of virus

    B.

    A species of amoeba

    C.

    A type of bacteria

    D.

    A species of yeast

    Correct option is D

    ​The Correct Answer is: (d) A species of yeast

    Explanation:
    Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a species of yeast, commonly known as baker’s yeast or brewer’s yeast. It is a unicellular fungus used extensively in baking, brewing, and scientific research.
    It plays a critical role in the fermentation process, converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, which is why it’s essential in bread making and alcohol production.
    Information Booster:
    • It was the first eukaryotic organism to have its genome completely sequenced.

    • It reproduces both asexually (budding) and sexually under specific conditions.

    • Used in biotechnology and vaccine production, including in the Hepatitis B vaccine.

    • It belongs to the Kingdom Fungi, Phylum Ascomycota.

    Additional Information:

    •  A species of amoeba: are protozoans.
    • A type of bacteria: is prokaryotic.

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