Short / Long answer type questions. Where are the yeasts found in nature ? Mention their economic importance
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Solution
Yeast is widely dispersed in nature with a wide variety of habitats. They are commonly found on plant leaves, flowers, and fruits, as well as in soil. Yeast is also found on the surface of the skin and in the intestinal tracts of warm-blooded animals, where they may live symbiotically or as parasites.
Economic importance:
Yeast is everywhere: food, healthcare, cosmetics and it is important in the economy, especially in the bakery economy. Yeast is the most important ingredient in beer brewing.t is responsible for the converting of sugar to alcohol and carbon dioxide in the fermentation stage.