Question

Which of the following is also known as baker’s yeast?

• A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• B. Streptococcus pneumonia
• C. Leuconostoc mesenteroides
• D. Streptococcus faecalis

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae is also known as baker’s yeast.

• This yeast is used for fermenting wheat flour after it is kneaded.

• Similarly, the dough which is used for making bread is also fermented using baker’s yeast.