Date | 1864 |
Author | Bechamp |
Contribution | Introduced the term "zymase" (now enzyme). |
Reference | Anon. |
Notes | Introduced the term "zymase" (now enzyme) for the active principle in yeast that is responsible for alcoholic fermentation. Also claimed for Buchner in 1897. See Douglas Home p. 75. |
Category | Miscellany |
Pathogen Class | General |
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