Zymology
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Zymology
Zymology (pronounced: zoh-mol-uh-jee) is a branch of science that deals with the process of fermentation. The term is derived from the Greek words "zymē" meaning leaven and "logia" meaning study.
Etymology
The term Zymology was first used in the 19th century and is derived from the Greek words "zymē" which means leaven, and "logia" which means study. The term was coined to describe the scientific study of the process of fermentation.
Related Terms
- Fermentation: The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.
- Enzymology: The study of enzymes, their kinetics, structure, and function, as well as their role in complex biochemical processes.
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa.
- Biochemistry: The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
See Also
- Louis Pasteur: A French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization.
- Yeast: A microscopic fungus consisting of single oval cells that reproduce by budding, and are capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zymology
- Wikipedia's article - Zymology
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