Yeast (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards

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What kingdom does yeast belong to?

Fungi kingdom

Cell type of yeast

Eukaryotic

Yeast cellular structure

Unicellular fungus

Yeast use in brewing industry

Produce beer

Yeast use in baking industry

Produce bread

Type of respiration in yeast

Anaerobic

Products of anaerobic respiration in yeast

2 Ethanol + 2 Carbon Dioxide (from glucose)

Eukaryotic cell features

Nucleus and membrane bound organelles

Type of reproduction in yeast

Asexual

Process of asexual reproduction in yeast

Budding

Nuclear division type in budding

Mitosis

Mitosis definition

Nuclear division: 1 nucleus divides to form 2 nuclei, each with same chromosome number as parent

What detached bud forms

New independent yeast cell

What forms when buds remain attached

Colony

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