Question

saccharomyces is a type of yeast preferred by bakers because it grows very quickly. it makes large numbers of clones in a very short amount of time. what property of yeast makes it grow in number so rapidly?
binary fission by sexual reproduction
meiotic division by sexual reproduction
parthenogenetic asexual reproduction
budding through asexual reproduction

Explanation:

Yeast reproduces asexually via budding. A small bud forms on the parent cell, grows, and detaches as a new individual. This process is rapid, allowing for quick population growth. Binary fission (A) is common in prokaryotes. Meiotic division (B) is for sexual reproduction in eukaryotes (produces gametes). Parthenogenetic asexual reproduction (C) involves development from unfertilized eggs (not yeast's mode). Budding (D) is yeast's asexual reproduction method enabling fast cloning.

Answer:

D. budding through asexual reproduction