Saccaromyces cerevisiae

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as baker's or brewer's yeast, is a single-celled fungus used in baking, brewing, and fermentation. It converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide through a natural process called fermentation. This ability helps bread rise and produces beer and wine. It’s also a valuable model organism in scientific research because of its well-understood genetics and biology. Despite its small size, S. cerevisiae plays a vital role in food production and advancing our understanding of biology and genetics.