Mutations in the adenine synthesis pathway of this organism can result in production of a red pigment, and mutations in its mitochondrial genes are known as "petite" mutations. This organism is used in a technique in which tw
Mutations in the adenine synthesis pathway of this organism can result in production of a red pigment, and mutations in its mitochondrial genes are known as "petite" mutations. This organism is used in a technique in which two vectors encode different domains of a transcription factor linked to "bait" and "prey" domains. That method of screening for protein interactions is this organism's "two-hybrid" screen. Parental and non-parental ditypes can be found when analyzing this organism's (*) tetrads. This organism has two mating types, a and alpha, but can also undergo asexual reproduction. This organism is useful for its ability to convert sugars to carbon dioxide and ethanol. For 10 points, name this unicellular fungus commonly known as baker's yeast.
Mutations in the adenine synthesis pathway of this organism can result in production of a red pigment, and mutations in its mitochondrial genes are known as "petite" mutations.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae [or baker's yeast until it is read; prompt on "Saccharomyces"]