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Saccharomyces is a genus of yeast, members of which are often called "brewer's" or "baker's" yeasts due to their importance to these professions. Having been used by humans for over 10,000 years to make bread, beer, and other products, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is arguably the most economically important fungus.
Saccharomyces is a genus of yeast, members of which are often called "brewer's" or "baker's" yeasts due to their importance to these professions. Having been used by humans for over 10,000 years to make bread, beer, and other products, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is arguably the most economically important fungus.