Question

The addition of yeast into bread dough makes it raised by increasing its volume, and the growth of fungus takes place on bread slide when it is left for a longer time in moisture. A researcher took samples from the dough of bread on slide A, and from old bread on slide B. The researcher observed the growth of these organisms under the microscope. What type of asexual reproduction might have been observed by the researcher on both the slides?

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'Saccharomyces cerevisiae'.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bread dough is made using yeast. As the dough ferments, carbon dioxide is created and trapped as microscopic air bubbles. It increases as a result. The expansion of carbon dioxide during baking allows the bread to rise higher. Baker's yeast, commonly known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is used to make many different bakery goods in addition to bread.

It is employed in the fermentation process, which yeast performs on the sugar and starch in the flour. Fermentation transforms the starch into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

After baking, the carbon dioxide in the dough gives the bread its softness and fluffy texture. It also causes the dough to rise.