| 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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