Multiple choice

The term ‘enzyme’ was coined by

  1. De Duve

  2. Wilhelm Kuhne

  3. C. Darwin

  4. De Candolle

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Wilhelm Kühne coined the term 'enzyme' in 1878 to describe biological catalysts. The term comes from Greek 'enzymos' meaning 'in yeast', as early studies focused on fermentation processes.