Question

What is Saccharomyces ?​

Answer 1

Saccharomyces is a genus of fungi that includes many species of yeasts. Saccharomyces is from Greek σάκχαρον and μύκης and means sugar fungus. Many members of this genus are considered very important in food production. It is known as the brewer's yeast or baker's yeast. They are unicellular and saprotrophic fungi

Answer 2

Saccharomyces is a genus of fungi that includes many species of yeasts.

• Scientific name: Saccharomyces
• Kingdom: Fungi
• Division: Ascomycota
• Order: Saccharomycetales
• Higher classification: Saccharomycetaceae
• Rank: Genus