Definitions:

1. A genus of fungi, commonly known as yeast, that are widely used in baking, brewing, and winemaking due to their ability to ferment sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. NOUN
   • Researchers are studying the potential of Saccharomyces in producing biofuels as a sustainable alternative for fossil fuels.
2. Single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding, used to ferment carbohydrates. NOUN
   • The fermentation process in beer brewing relies on Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a yeast strain responsible for converting sugars into alcohol.

Synonyms:

• fermentation agent
• fungus