Common fungi used in preparing the bread is

Saccharomyces

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Rhizopus

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Amanita

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The correct option is A Saccharomyces
Saccharomyces is a genus including many species of yeast which are useful for baking, wine making brewing. Yeast is also known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It converts carbohydrates present in bread dough to carbon dioxide. This property of yeast is used for baking.
Rhizopus is a fungus which grows and rots the bread. It is not used for bread making.
Amanita is a type of toxic mushroom. It is non-edible. It is not used for bread making.

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