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Q. Which of the following is commonly called baker's yeast'?

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'Saccharomyces cerevisiae' is commonly known as baker's yeast' or brewer's yeast. It is used for bread making. It is also used for production of beverages like whisky, wine,brandy and rum. It is used for fermenting fruit juices and malted cereals for making ethanol.