alleryIn 1912, which Polish biochemist coined the word 'vitamine' from 'vital amine'?
ACasimir Funk
BAdolf Windaus
CChristiaan Eijkman
DFrederick Hopkins
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Casimir Funk
Casimir Funk originated the portmanteau vitamine to denote essential amine nutrients in 1912.
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