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

Answer 1

Answer:

D. A species of yeast

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name for "baker's yeast" or "brewer's yeast" Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast or baker's yeast) is a species of yeast (single-celled fungal microorganisms). The species has been instrumental in winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times. It is believed to have been originally isolated from the skin of grapes.