SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 • General Awareness • Q44

The scientific name of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, or “sugar-eating fungus,” is given to which of the following kitchen ingredients?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Yeast.

The scientific name Saccharomyces cerevisiae, often called "sugar-eating fungus," is attributed to yeast. This single-celled microorganism is a type of fungus widely used in baking and brewing. Its ability to ferment sugars makes it crucial for leavening bread and producing alcoholic beverages. Yeast plays a vital role in food production worldwide.