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Yeast cells do not produce glucose because they are heterotrophic organisms that rely on external sources of carbohydrates for energy. Instead of synthesizing glucose through photosynthesis like plants, yeast metabolize sugars such as glucose and other fermentable carbohydrates to generate energy through fermentation or respiration. Their primary role is to break down these sugars to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide, especially in anaerobic conditions. Thus, yeast cells utilize pre-existing glucose rather than producing it themselves.

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