Monday: Science
What type of organism is yeast?
Hint: It's the same group of organisms that includes mushrooms, molds, and mildew.
Yeast is a type of microorganism classified within the kingdom Fungi.
Unlike molds or mushrooms, yeast is a unicellular fungus that thrives in various environments, including on plants, in soil, and within the bodies of animals.
It plays a crucial role in biological and industrial processes, particularly in baking, brewing, and winemaking, where it ferments sugars to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol.
One of the most well-known species, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is commonly used in bread-making and alcohol production. Yeast also serves as a valuable model organism in scientific research, helping scientists study genetics and cellular biology.
