Yeast is commonly used in the kitchen for baking and brewing. The scientific name for baker's yeast is _______.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Explanation:

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name for baker's yeast.
It is a unicellular fungus that is widely used in the baking and brewing industries due to its ability to ferment sugars and produce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and alcohol.

• In baking, the CO₂ helps the dough rise.
• In brewing, the alcohol is a key product in beer and wine production.

Information Booster:

Saccharomyces cerevisiae:

Kingdom: Fungi

Used in:

• Baking (bread, cakes)
• Brewing (beer, wine)
• Biotechnology (ethanol production, recombinant DNA research)

Fermentation: Converts glucose → ethanol + CO₂

How it works in baking:

• When mixed with sugar and flour, it ferments the sugar.
• The carbon dioxide gas forms bubbles in the dough, causing it to expand and rise.

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