| Buchner extract | A cell-free extract of yeast, such as was prepared by Eduard and Hans Buchner and observed to catalyze alcoholic fermentation; this observation essentially eliminated "vitalism" as being responsible for biological chemical reactions and initiated the beginnings of modern biochemistry (enzymology). (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Buchner funnel | A porcelain funnel that contains a perforated porcelain plate upon which filter paper can be laid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Buchner, Eduard | <person> German chemist and Nobel laureate, 1860-1917. See: Buchner extract, Buchner funnel. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Buchner, Hans | <person> German bacteriologist, 1850-1902. See: Buchner extract. (05 Mar 2000) |