Question

Describe the appearance of some of the organelles in a yeast cell

Answer 1

Appearance of yeast cells

Yeast cell size varies widely – some yeasts may be only 2–3 mm in length, while other species may reach lengths of 20–50 mm. Cell width is less variable at about 1–10 mm. Under a microscope, Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells appear as ovoid or ellipsoidal structures, surrounded by a rather thick cell wall (Figure 2.1).