Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name of which of the following?

The Correct answer is A species of yeast.

Key Points

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a species of yeast and is widely used in biotechnology, baking, and brewing industries.
• It is commonly referred to as brewer's yeast or baker's yeast due to its role in fermenting sugars to produce alcohol and in baking bread by creating carbon dioxide gas.
• This yeast is a model organism in molecular and cellular biology because it is a eukaryotic microbe, which shares similar cellular processes with higher organisms.
• It is used extensively in research to study cell division, genetics, and metabolic pathways.
• Saccharomyces cerevisiae reproduces both sexually and asexually, making it highly adaptable to different environments.
• It is one of the first organisms to have its entire genome sequenced.
• This species of yeast is integral to the production of bioethanol, which is a renewable energy source.
• It is also utilized in the production of various pharmaceuticals and vaccines.

 Additional Information

• A species of amoeba
  • Amoebas are single-celled organisms that belong to the kingdom Protista.
  • They are characterized by their ability to change shape due to the movement of pseudopodia (false feet).
  • Amoebas are found in freshwater, saltwater, soil, and as parasites in animals.
  • Unlike yeasts, amoebas do not have a cell wall and are not used in industrial or research applications like Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
• A type of virus
  • Viruses are non-cellular infectious agents that require a host cell for replication.
  • They consist of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat.
  • Unlike yeast, viruses are not living organisms and cannot be used for fermentation or other biochemical processes.
  • Viruses are studied primarily for their role in disease causation and vaccine development.
• A type of bacteria
  • Bacteria are single-celled organisms that belong to the prokaryotic domain.
  • Unlike yeast, bacteria lack a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles.
  • Some bacteria are used in food production (e.g., Lactobacillus for yogurt) but have different biochemical pathways compared to yeast.
  • Bacteria are widely used in genetic engineering, bioremediation, and antibiotic production.