genus Saccharomyces

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genus Saccharomyces - single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydratesSaccharomycesfungus genus - includes lichen generafamily Saccharomycetaceae, Saccharomycetaceae - family of fungi comprising the typical yeasts: reproduce by budding and ferment carbohydratesbaker's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, brewer's yeast - used as a leaven in baking and brewingSaccharomyces ellipsoides, wine-maker's yeast - used in making wine