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Which yeast is the baker's yeast used to make the dough for bread?
AAspergillus oryzae
BSaccharomyces cerevisiae
CLactobacillus brevis
DXanthomonas campestris
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
1. Baker's yeast is the microbe mixed into flour to form bread dough.
2. This yeast is Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
3. Aspergillus oryzae makes soya sauce and Lactobacillus brevis is used in coffee processing.
4. Xanthomonas makes xanthan gum, not bread.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 7 "Introduction to Microbiology", p.88_
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