How is reproduction done in a yeast cell?

This video provides an introduction to the yeast cell cycle, and explains how S. cerevisiae reproduces both asexually and sexually Yeast reproduce asexually through a process known as budding. read more

From each yeast cell one or more small outgrowths are given out, which gradually enlarge in size, detached from the mother cells and act as independent individuals.The nucleus of the mother cells divides amitotically and transfers to the daughter cell. read more

The cytoplasmic connection is closed by the lying down of wall material. Eventually the bud separates from the parent cell leaving a bud scar (Fig. 215). Quite often the daughter cell also starts producing bud before being abstricted from the mother cell and the process may be repeated giving rise to chains or groups of yeast cells. read more

In the lab, yeast can be genetically manipulated to further understand the genetic regulation of the cell cycle, reproduction, aging, and development. Therefore, scientists study the reproduction of yeast to gain insight into processes that are important in human biology. read more

During sexual reproduction two cells come in contact. A beak-like protuberance develops from each conjugating cell at the point of Contact. A continuous passage is developed by the dissolution of intervening walls at the point of contact where the two nuclei migrate. read more