Yeasts

Yeasts

·         About 1,500 species

·         Mode of reproduction: Budding, some by binary fission

·         Unicellular – can be multicellular; when multiple budding cells chain together

·         Either obligate aerobes or obligate anaerobes

·         Develop optimally in a neutral or slightly acidic pH environment

·         Uses: Baking bread, brewing alcoholic beverages

·         Uses: Employed in the field of bioremeditation

·         Uses: Included in probiotic supplements – replenish natural flora in gastrointestinal tract to help boost immunity

·         Harbour opportunistic pathogens

 

Baking Yeast affected by static electricity

 

~ by mb0804myco on July 31, 2008.