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Which of the following is also known as baker’s yeast?(a) Saccharomyces cerevisiae(b) Streptococcus pneumonia(c) Leuconostoc mesenteroides(d) Streptococcus faecalisI had been asked this question in an online interview.The above asked question is from Microbes in Household Products-1 in chapter Microbes in Human Welfare of Biology – Class 12

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Correct option is (a) Saccharomyces cerevisiae

To explain: 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.



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