define yeast
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Yeast is a single-celled microorganism that is a member of the Fungi kingdom. Yeast is found in nature as well as within our bodies. It consumes sugar and produces by-products such as carbon dioxide, alcohol, and other chemical compounds. Yeast is an essential ingredient in baking, brewing, and wine making.
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Yeasts are eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms classified as members of the fungus kingdom. The first yeast originated hundreds of millions of years ago, and at least 1,500 species are currently recognized. They are estimated to constitute 1% of all described fungal species.
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