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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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