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Baker's Yeast

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also called brewer's yeast or baker's yeast, is a species of yeast that is instrumental in winemaking, baking, and brewing. It is a single-celled fungal microorganism.

#yeast#single-celled#fungal
  • โ€ขround to ovoid
  • โ€ข5โ€“10 ฮผm in diameter
  • โ€ขreproduces by budding

Saccharomyces cerevisiae can be found on the surfaces of fruits, in soil, and on the skin of humans and animals.

Region: Worldwide

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