William Jencks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Jencks

American biochemist

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1927

Place of Birth: Maine, United States

Date of Death: 03-Jan-2007

Profession: university teacher, biochemist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William Platt Jencks (August 15, 1927 – January 3, 2007) was an American biochemist.
He was noted particularly for his work on enzymes, using concepts drawn from organic chemistry to understand their mechanisms.