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Scientific name: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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Higher classification: Saccharomyces
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Division: Ascomycota
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Family: Saccharomycetaceae
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Kingdom: Fungi
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\nSaccharomyces cerevisiae is a species of yeast. The species has been instrumental in winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times. It is believed to have been originally isolated from the skin of grapes.
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Class: Saccharomycetes
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