Things on Yeast
§ biology
posted 03 Oct 2006;
modified 07 May 2008
Definitions
ascomycetes: meitotic progeny (spores) are encased within a shell called an ascus (sac)
Includes yeast and morels
Status of the S. cerevisiae genome
basidiomycetes: Spores are produced on the outside of a cell called the basidium, which is a reproductive structure.
Includes mushrooms and puffballs
zygomycetes: Produce spores within which the gametic products will fuse (zugotos = yoked, joined)
Includes bread molds
