Question

Which of the following statement/s is/are true for yeast?

• A. They are unicellular.
• B. They are eukaryotic.
• C. They are pinkish rod-shaped.
• D. They help in making cakes spongy.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A They are unicellular.
B They are eukaryotic.
D They help in making cakes spongy.

Yeast is a fungus which is unicellular and eukaryotic. It ferments sugar (carbohydrates) in the absence of oxygen producing carbon dioxide, alcohol and energy. Yeast is used in baking industry. They help in making cakes spongy.