Yeast Physiology and Biotechnology

Yeasts are eukaryotic and single-celled microorganisms that belong to the fungus kingdom. The beneficial physiological characteristics of yeasts have led to their application in the field of biotechnology. Sugar fermentation by yeast is the oldest and most widespread application of this technology. The production of different foods involve the use of different type of yeasts, including brewer's yeast for fermenting beer, baker's yeast for production of bread, as well as yeast for making xyl...