Understanding Yeast in Bread Making

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What type of organism is used in bread to make it rise?

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The yeast used in bread is a type of fungus called Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

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How does yeast make bread rise?

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Yeast feeds on the sugar in the dough and releases carbon dioxide gas after digestion. This gas gets trapped in the dough, forming bubbles that cause the dough to rise.

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What happens to the yeast when the bread is baked?

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The high temperature of the oven kills the yeast, stopping its growth.

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What is 'Saccharomyces cerevisiae'?

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It is a type of yeast used in bread making, and an example of scientific language.