Question
Download Solution PDFWhich is the most common type of budding yeast, capable of fermenting sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol and commonly used in baking and brewing?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Key Points
Saccharomyces cerevisiae:
- Commonly known as baker's yeast or brewer's yeast.
- It is the most common type of budding yeast, capable of fermenting sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol.
- Commonly used in baking, brewing, and winemaking.
- It has been extensively studied and used as a model organism in scientific research.
- It has as a single-celled structure and is a eukaryotic microorganism.
Additional Information
- Saccharomyces boulardii:
- A probiotic yeast often used to prevent and treat diarrhea
- Not a natural component of the human microbiota, but can be taken as a supplement
- Believed to help restore the natural balance of gut bacteria
- Has been studied for its potential health benefits in gastrointestinal conditions
- Schizosaccharomyces pombe:
- Also known as fission yeast
- Used as a model organism in scientific research, particularly in the study of cell division and genetics
- Has a similar single-celled structure to Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Used in the production of certain alcoholic beverages in Africa and Asia
- Candida albicans:
- A type of yeast that is a natural part of the human microbiota
- Can cause infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals
- Found in the mouth, digestive tract, and genital area
- Overgrowth of Candida albicans can lead to conditions such as thrush and vaginal yeast infections
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