What did Kuhne do?

Discovered parathyroid

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Coined the term enzyme

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Coined the term gene

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Discovered enzyme

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Coined the term enzyme
In 1897, Eduard Buchner discovered that yeast extracts could ferment sugar to alcohol, proving that fermentation was promoted by molecules that continued to function when removed from cells. Frederick W. Khne called these molecules like enzymes.
Hence, the correct option is B.

Suggest Corrections