Yeast undergoes ___________ respiration.

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Yeast:
Yeast is a unicellular fungus, extensively used to prepare bread and beer.
Yeast respire through respire anaerobically.
The breaking down of food particles in absence of oxygen and releasing a little amount of energy is known as anaerobic respiration.
The process can be represented as C₆H₁₂O₆ (Glucose) → Ethyl alcohol + CO₂.
The anaerobic respiration in yeast is known as fermentation.
Final Answer:
Yeast undergoes anaerobic respiration.

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