Biology : PU-CET (U.G) 2016 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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How Many Ascospores Are Found In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae?

A: 2
B: 4
C: 8
D: 16

The answer is: B

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Explanation

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a species of yeast that produces ascospores through sexual reproduction. Asci are sac-like structures that contain the ascospores. In Saccharomyces cerevisiae, there are usually 4 ascospores contained within each ascus.

Therefore, the answer is B) 4.