Which yeast is used for commercial production of ethanol?

Candida Albicans
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Candida sloofi
Leucosporidium frigidum

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Answer:

Option B: Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Saccharomyces cerevisiae”.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the most commonly used yeast for commercial ethanol production. It is a versatile strain capable of efficiently converting sugars into ethanol through fermentation.