The suffix $- a s e$ to enzyme names was proposed by

Duclaux

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Buchner

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Northrop

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Pasteur

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Solution

The correct option is D Duclaux
The suffix -ase is used for the nomenclature of the enzyme. It is used at the end of the substrate. For example, the enzyme that breaks down peroxides are known as peroxidases. Hexokinase are the enzyme which helps in synthesis of hexose sugar. In 1898 Duclaux proposed the suffix -ase.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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