Question

Saccharomyces translation means:

(a) Non-sugar Fungus

(b) Non-sugar yeast

(c) Sugar fungus

(d) Sugar bacteria

This question was addressed to me in a national level competition.

The question is from Aerobic Bioprocesses in section Mixed Cultures & Traditional Industrial Bioprocesses of Bioprocess Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Sugar fungus

To elaborate: Scientific name: Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Common name: Brewer’s yeast/ Baker’s yeast. Habitat: Saccharomyces when translated means “sugar fungus”. That is what this yeast uses for food. They are found in the wild growing on the skins of grapes and other fruits.