Question

Who first used the term enzyme?

• A. Wilhelm Friedrich Kühne
• B. Thompson
• C. Garnier
• D. Sumner

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Wilhelm Friedrich Kühne

The correct option is A.

Explanation of Correct option:

1. In 1878 Kühne first used the term enzyme derived from the Greek means ‘in yeast’.
2. He introduced enzymes as catalytically biological active substances previously named ‘ferments’.
3. He discovered an enzyme that is used to digest trypsin from pancreatic juice.
4. Enzymes are proteins that aid in accelerating chemical processes in the body.
5. In addition to helping with digestion, enzymes also support liver health.
6. Too much or too little of a particular enzyme can cause health problems.
7. The enzymes in our blood can also help healthcare providers check for injuries and diseases.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Thompson derived the first embryonic cell and pluripotent stem cells in 1998.

Option C:

1. Garnier discovered the first endoplasmic reticulum in 1897 using a light microscope on liver cells.

Option D:

1. James Batcheller Sumner discovered that enzymes can be crystallized from the bean in 1926.

Final answer: Wilhelm Friedrich Kühne first used the term enzyme.