Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following is also known as Baker's Yeast?

  1. Streptococcus

  2. Escherichia coli

  3. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

  4. Salmonella typhi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the species of yeast used in baking and brewing. It's a fungus that ferments sugars to produce carbon dioxide and ethanol, which causes bread to rise. The other options are bacteria, not fungi.

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